According to the Qur'an Muslims have possessions and leada beautiful life in abundance and blessings

In many verses of the Qur'an Allah promises the dominion of the
morality of Islam all over the world.The promise of our All-Mighty
Lord is true andAllah never fails to keep His promise.
Those who believe in Allahalso believe that Allah's promise will
absolutely come true. Because our All-Mighty Allah gives the news of
the dominion of the morality of Islam over the world and promises it,
what befalls to sincere believers is to pray for its realization by
heart, demand it and strive for it with all their might. Believing
that morality of Islam will reign and making effort for the
realization of this blessed event is obligatory for every Muslim who
abides by the Qur'an. In one verseour All-Mighty Allah says:
Allah has promised those of you who believe and do right actions that
He will make them successors inthe land as He made those before them
successors, and will firmly establish for them their religion with
whichHe is pleased and give them, in place of their fear, security.
'They worship Me, not associating anything with Me.' Any who are
unbelivers after that, such people are deviators. (Surat an-Nur, 55)
Some other verses in which Allah promises the dominion of the morality
of Islam over the world are as follows:
Allah has written, 'I will be victorious, I and and My Messengers.'
Allah is Most Strong, Almighty. (Surat al-Mujadala, 21)
They desire to extinguish Allah's Light with their mouths but Allah
will perfect His Light, though the unbelievers hate it. It is He Who
sent His Messenger with guidance and the Religion of Truth to exaltit
over every other religion, though the associaters hate it. (Surat
as-Saff, 8-9)
They desire to extinguish Allah's Light with their mouths. But Allah
refuses to do other than perfect His Light, even though the kafirun
detest it. It is He Who sent His Messenger with guidance and the
Religion of Truth to exaltit over every other deen, even though the
associaters detest it. (Surat a-Tawba, 32-33)
Allah confirms the Truth by His words, even though the evildoers hate
it. (Surah Yunus, 82)
Those before them plotted but all plotting belongs to Allah. He knows
what each self earns, and the unbelievers will soon know who has the
Ultimate Abode. (Surat ar-Ra'd, 42)
We destroyed generations before you when they did wrong. Their
Messengers brought them the clear signs, but they were never going to
have faith. That is how We repay evildoers. Then We appointed you
after them to be successors on the earth so We might observe how you
would act. (Surah Yunus,13-14)
That those people of pure natural belief in Allah whodo not associate
any partners to Him will be theinheritors of this world is adivine Law
which is stressed in many verses of the Qur'an:
We wrote down in the Psalms, after the Reminder came: 'It is My
servants who are righteous who will inherit the earth.' (Surat
al-Anbiya, 105)
We will leave you the land to live in after them. That is the rewardof
those who fear My station and fear My threat.' They asked for Allah's
victory, and everyobdurate tyrant failed. (Surah Ibrahim, 14-15)
Moses said to his people, 'Seek help in Allah and be steadfast. The
earth belongs to Allah. He bequeathes it to any of His slaves He
wills. The successful outcome is for those who fear [and respect
Allah].' They said, 'We suffered harm before you came to us and
afteryou came to us.' He said,'It may well be that your Lord is going
to destroy your enemy and make you the successors in theland so that
He can see how you behave.' (Surat al-A'raf, 128-129)
We destroyed generations before you when they did wrong. Their
Messengers brought them the clear signs, but they were never going to
have faith. That is how We repay evildoers. Then We appointed you
after them to be khalifs on theearth so We might observe how you would
act. (Surah Yunus, 13-14)
Rather We hurl the truth against falsehood and it cuts right through
it and it vanishes clean away! Woe without end for youfor what you
portray! (Surat al-Anbiya, 18)

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Birthday greating Tips

I remember when the candle shop burned down.Everyone stood around
singing "Happy Birthday".
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The return of my birthday,if I remember it,fills me with thoughts
which it seems 2 be the general care of humanity 2 escape.Happy
Birthday.
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Nothing in life is easy..except having fabulous birthdays.Try it out
for yourself.Happy Birthday.
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May pretty flowers greet you on your sweet birthday.May you get all
that you wish and may wonderful things come your way.
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Happy birthday 2 u. may uhave many more. u have been a great friend to
me. i have a little wish, may we be friends, till the world ends.
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you were born many yearsback to bring love n happiness into my
life.Once again i believe in god.happy birthday

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STORY - ~

A muslim man proposed toa muslim woman
Muslimah: Me? If I do not know how to sew, or cook, or iron.. How am I
going to marry you?
Man: Do you know how to pray?
Do you worship Allah Subhana wa ta'ala without associating with
anyone? Do you give the zakat? Are you afraid of Allah?.
Muslimah: Yes, I pray everyday, I love Allah and no one else, I give
charity whenever I can and the one I fear is Allah Subhana wa taa'ala.
Man: *smiling* That's enough for me, I want you to be the half of my
Deen, not my maid —

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STORY - ~

How can I believe when"lie" just lies in the
centre of "believe"
How can I Love when thereis "over" in "Lover"
How can I be friends with anyone when we
know "end" is there in"friend"
How can I trust anyone when there is "rust" in
"Trust"
How can I live a life when there is "if" in "life"?
ALLAH has "ALL" in Him, therefore, I trust, love
& believe in ALLAH being the best of ALL!

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A Prayer

O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your
maidservant; my forelock is in Your hand; Your command over me is
forever executed and Your decree over me is just; I ask You by every
name belonging to You that You have named Yourself with, or revealed
in Your book, ortaught to any of Your creation, or have preserved in
the knowledge of the unseen with You, that You make the Qur'an thelife
of my heart and the light of my breast, and a departure for my sorrow
and a release from my anxiety.

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♥ SURAH IKHLAS ♥

SOME BEAUTIFUL SAYINGS ABOUT THIS SURAH. MUST READ
♥ Abu Hurayrah R.A. reported that Beloved Prophet SalAllahu Alyehe
Wasallam heard a man reciting Qul huwa Allaahu Ahad, and said, 'It is
his right.' They asked, 'O Messenger of Allah, what is his right?' He
said, 'Paradiseis his right.'
[Reported by Imam Ahmad,7669]
♥ Beloved Prophet SalAllahu Alyehe Wasallam said, "Whoever recites Qul
huwa Allaahu ahad ten times, Allah will build for him a house in
Paradise." [Saheeh al-Jaami' al-Sagheer; 6472]
♥ Ayesha R.A. reported thatthe Beloved Prophet SalAllahu Alyehe
Wasallam sent a man in charge of a small military campaign, and when
he recited Qur'anwhilst leading his companions in Prayer, he would
always end with Qulhuwa Allahu Ahad. When they came back, (his
companions) mentioned that to the Prophet SalAllahu Alyehe
Wasallam,who told them to ask him why he did that. So they asked him,
and he said, "Because it is a description of the Most Merciful, and I
love to recite it." The Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon
him) said: "Tell him that Allah loves him." [Reportedby al-Bukhaari,
6827]
♥ Beloved Prophet SalAllahu Alyehe Wasallam once announced to his
Companions: "Assemble in my presence, for I will recite to you
one-third of the Qur'an." When they had assembled, Beloved Prophet
SalAllahu Alyehe Wasallam came out to them and recited: "Say: He is
Allah, the One. Allah, the Self-Subsisting . He begets not, nor is He
begotten, and there is none like unto Him.(Surah Ikhlas)" Then
hereturned to his home.
The Companions began speaking to one another about it. Someone said:
"I think a revelation has just come to Him from the heavens. That is
why he went back inside." Then the Beloved Prophet SalAllahu Alyehe
Wasallam emerged from his home again and said, "I had told you that I
would recite to you a third of the Qur'an. That is indeed a third of
the Qur'an." [Sahīh Muslim; 812]

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Argyll girl's school lunch blog NeverSeconds is web hit

A nine-year-old girl's blog showing photos of her school dinners has
become an unexpected internet hit!
Martha from Argyll, Scotland, began posting her lunch pics this week.
She's now had more than 100,000 visitors and press attention from
across the world.
Celeb chef Jamie Oliver even tweeted: "Shocking but inspirational
blog. Keepgoing, big love from Jamie x."

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NEWS - China's first female astronaut meets media

China will launch the Shenzhou-9 manned spacecraft at 6:37 p.m.
Saturday and send the country's first female astronaut into space.

When is enough, enough?

Asalaamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu dear brothers and sisters,
I have a very serious problem that I would like to be advised. I am
married coming up on my 1 year anniversarry however I am not sure If
we will make it. Long story short; my husband iscompletely against
vaccinations. For himself and for his family. We all know if we go to
Hajj we will have to be vaccinated to leave the country. He says that
hes not against Hajj but WILL NOT BE VACCINATED in order to go.He says
they are poison and trash and serve no benefit at all.
When we were speaking about marriage he never once brought this up.
Onlywhen I became pregnant he started talking about it.First he was
very unbiased, watching documentaries with me and being very open.
However, the more pregnant I became the more aggressive he became with
his views. When asked how come you never told me your view about this
he claims that "he forgot" due to theexcitement of meeting. And that
ultimately he felt"I thought that I could get you to listen to me."
I had a terrible pregnancy due to this and was under terrible stress
all the time. So bad that my last trimester I was put on high blood
pressure meds.He told me that if I planned to vaccinate our baby then
we would have some problems. And furthermore that WE WILL NOT have
anymore kids together unless I agree not to vaccinate! That is the
ultimate ultimatum. Amongst all of this, our love life starts to
dwindle. Before we met in person I had lost about 75lbs and was still
losing weight so Icould be as healthy as possible.
He was attracted enough to talk to me and obviously marry me. However
as soon as I hit about 2-3 months of pregnancy (gained about 5-6 lbs
in that time) he didn't want to touch me. And no it wasn't because he
thought he would hurt the baby or looked at me as fragile. Ultimately,
he admitted that he wasn't attracted to my changing body due to the
pregnancy. Of course that crushed me, as it would any woman, or any
first time mother. I chalked it up as him being immature, selfish, new
husband etc. This was at 3 months pregnant imagine having to go
through that for another 6?
Now Alhumdulilah I have a beautiful son who is 3 months old. I have
began my excercise routine and am only about 15lbs from my previous
pre baby weight. Unfortunately, ourintimacy has not changed. He still
says that I am not attractive enough to motivate him to do his duties.
When I look at his internet history they are full of porn sites. I
told him that he can't have a marriage and an affair with porn. Which
one is it going to be I asked, the internet or me? "Get fit" he says.
Of course we are supposed to be attracted to our spouse but how canyou
make your wife feel this way after giving you such a blessing?
I don't know what to do. Ultimately, if we did counseling and
everythingis forgiven, the bottom line is that I have to be with
someone who has told me I will never be a mother again unless I don't
vaccinate. If we continue to be married.
Please help!
Your's sabeena furvin/

Of duas and fears

I am someone who prays a lot to Allah. I ask for everything. I really
believein the powers of dua.
I am going through a hardtime lately and feel depressed. I've been
reciting "hasbinullahu wa ni'mal wakeel, ni'mal maula wa ni'mun
naseer". Alhumdullillah it has always helped me.
Lately, I found that you could also recite ayat-e-kareema when you are
distressed. I've always known that ayat-e-kareema is very effective
and powerful dua but I once heard it from a friendthat you shouldn't
mispronounce any word of it or else it could backfire.
So, I always felt reluctant reading it. Then lately, I thought, what
the heck, I'llread it carefully as I think it's a beautiful dua but
thecurious cat in me wanted to be sure so I googled it. Ifound it's
"jalali" i.e something you shouldn't recite in excess amounts and
should be read after getting permission from a shaikh or a scholar,
both of which didn't make sense to me so I disapprove. However, one of
the answers on anothersite said that as it is a verypowerful dua it
shouldn't be read for every small matter as it creates emergency in
heavens, so this dua should be recited only in times of real hardships
or calamities.
First it made sense to me then it didn't. I mean whatis a calamity?
Who will define what level of my hard times is declared calamity for
me? or how would I know my hard time isn't really hard for me. So, I
save it for the real hard times? and suppose if I read it when my
resulting is coming outand I fear I will fail, can't I recite it? Or
will I be violating the gravity of thedua?
Now some other questions regarding dua:
Suppose, if it does create"emergency" for the fulfillment of dua, is
that abad thing? I mean nobodycan force the will of Allah
(nauzobillah) and only if He wills it, it will happen. Besides, Allah
likes it whenwe keep asking Him in supplications, right?
Having said that, a question arises in my mind, can it happen that
Allah grants us something which is bad for us? I mean sometimes like
people say, when your dua isn't answered, something better is in store
for you. But if you still ask for it and you get it after a good time,
does it mean, the better was dismissed and you insteadgot what wasn't
really good for you?
A friend of mine once said: don't ask Allah what you want. Ask Allah
to give you what is good for u. I, however, believe that you should
ask Allah what you want and if He wills it, he may make it better for
you and grant it. He is after all, all powerful! Is my approach wrong?
Also, how long is too long? how long should you keep asking for dua?
Is there any limit to it? Sometimes, months go by and your dua is
still unanswered. Is that a sign that you should stop? and if you
stop, will all your previous duas be"expired" or you should think they
are pending and will be answered when the right time will come and
move on with your life? or keep making the dua?
Finally, an issue that's not really an issue but sometimes I panic to
thinkabout it. My mom went to an astrologer and asked her how my
future would be (I've recently found that it's a major shirk, I have
since repented and I will never try finding about my future from any
source whatsoever). So, this astrologer tells my mom that I would have
a very difficult married life. (this was supposedly told by another
astrologer too)so, I shouldn't think about marriage in near future. I
should instead focus on studying and possibly go abroad.
Anyhow, I know that no astrologer has any authority of predicting
myfuture. only, Allah knows best. yet, sometimes I fear what if it
comes true. NOT because the astrologer said so, but because I believed
it to be true for a long time, before hearing it from any astrologer.
I don't know since when, I developed this fear that I would have
difficulties in my married life. They say, when you fear something
strongly, it comes true. Now, I don't know how to get this fear out of
my mind. Although, I have overcome it but since I'm not gonna listen
to this astrologer and insha'Allah I am gonna marry in near future if
God wills it but sometimes, just sometimes my mind shiftsto "what
if?".
Could it happen that my marriage was destined to be at the age of 30(
happily married) but I findsomeone at 25 and pray to Allah that I be
married to him and my prayers areanswered and I do get married but I
face difficulties after it. Could it be that the dua changed my qadr?
Since I've chosento marry early?
Please tell me I should geta life and hold onto the rope of Allah even
more strongly and instill some sense into me. I really need to hear
some words of wisdom and good advice.
Thank you for reading sucha long post!
- Naseem

Wife has left me andwants to become a film actress

I am a 40 year male. Got married 10 years back. First 3 years of
unforgettable happiness and complete compatability.
Daughter born after complicated pregnancy during which wife stayed
with her parents. I visited frequently and talked daily. Another 2
years of near bliss.
Wife stayed at her parentsplace for higher studies. We would visit
each other frequently and go on vacations. Arguments and stubbornness
started. She became abusive and slightly violent. But fondness ,
understanding and openness continued. She came in touch with her
ex-boyfriends (including the one she wanted but did not marry due to
different religion) but she told me everything. She became very
materialistic and self-centered and tried to persue her dream of
becoming a film actress.
After 6 years of marriage she told me to keep my daughter and release
her from marriage. I tried to convince her. She went to her parents
place.
I talked to her parents but they only abused me. I told them some of
her very unholy habits / deeds( which cannot be written)but instead of
counselling her they abused me.
I continued to visit her at her parents place where I was almost (with
rare exceptions) regularly abused, insulted and threatened. On one
such visit, they crossed all limits- threatened to shoot me, throw me
out of the house, etc.. I stopped going to her parents place.
I loved her, cared for her like no person I have known, had dreams for
my daughter and was hoping good sense would prevail.
My in-laws are very far from Islam though they pretend otherwise. Like
they will tell others they are fasting and at home feast and laugh
about it.
I send gifts and letters to my 11 year old daughter whom I love more
than anything.
Now my wife has gone to Imam for annulment of marriage : fasak-e-nikah.
I am confused about why this happened, what should be my response,
what will happen to my daughter and other consequences.
Also why she has gone for fasak-e-nikah instead of khula.
Any frank opinions, advise,dua, guidance ?
Many thanks.

How do I handle my wife’s mood swings?

I got married 4 months back alhamdulillah. My wife is a very good lady
alhamdulillah.We both stay in different cities. She is doing her pHD
and live in hostel and I'm working. So we meet on Sundays only.
For two months, everything was alhamdulillah going fine.But recently,
whenever she is in bad mood, she has started showing signs of
disliking me and said that many a times. She finds mistakes in many
actions of mine with regards to her. My in laws supports me so she has
stopped sharing her concerns with them also. But when in good mood,
she does acknowledge hermistakes and keeps on telling me to pray to
Allah to make her patient and good to me.
I love her alot and tried to soothe her feelings by telling her that
adjustment has to be doneby both of us. We may have to leave our
stated positions and move towards compromised positions.
I don't know how to soothe her feelings. I don'tunderstand her mood
swings and how to handleit.
-Adeelm

I want to become Muslim but I don’t know how my familywill react?

Hello everyone,
I am 16 years old. A couplemonths ago, I met a boy. He then told me he
recently became Muslim. He was talking to me a little about what the
Quran says and I mostly believe everything was true. I know that Allah
hasto choose you. I believe hechose me when I was in class getting
ready to takea final exam and someonein the class asked if they could
pray, he's Christian. Then a girl asked "Wait, is anybody in here
Muslim?" In my mind I said to myself "I'm Muslim" and when they bowed
their heads to pray, I didn't participate at all I just sat there and
looked around the room.
I feel like apart of me wants to be Muslim, but I am scared of what my
family will think. And if I did become Muslim, I feel like it would
break my grandmas heart (she's Christian) because she always asks me
to go to church with her and I am basically her only good grandchild
all the rest are in and out of jail and etc. Also, I feel like my
mother will have a hard time respecting my decision and question me
about it. I know for sure I have a lot more to learn but for right now
I am going off off what I know so far. I feel like all my life my
family automatically mademe a Christian without mehaving a say so.
They automatically put mein a christian pre- school and so on. I never
got a choice to explore religions and find out what I really believe,
so I've now pronounced myself undecided but I do believethere is a
God. I was hoping someone will respond to this and give me some advice
on my situation and enlighten me some more on the beliefs, customs,
and way of life of Muslims. I also have a lot of questions as well.
Thanks for your time whoever reads this and whoever responds, its
greatly appreciated.
Jarp/

I want out of this secret marriage

Rasool(sws) said: 'Marriagewithout Wali is invalid, invalid, invalid!'
Salam,
As per my first post, I am in a secret marriage with amarried
co-worker. The story is such a long and strange one that at times, I
feel soo evil, so hypocritical, so sinful and so lowly. But deep down,
Iknow I have a goodness inme, I am not a bad or evil person. I have
never intended to get involved with him nor get married to him whether
publicly orsecretly nor allow the marriage to continue up to now.
There are moments I feel Allah SWT is testing me through this marriage
thus I should patiently endure but most of time, I believe that He is
punishing me for succumbing to my nafs. God knows that I want to be a
BETTER person. I wantto put to be on the right path! I really want to
be a better Muslimah; A role model to my siblings: I never want to let
them down as they hold me at such high esteem yet I am weak and
indecisive in doing the right thing.
I just want you to advice me on how to break awayfrom this marriage as
I know it is not good for myDunya and Arkirah!! As you mentioned in
your previous post, the tendecyof him telling his wife and family
about me is very very slim. Each time I give him an ultimatum to
publicize our marriage so Ican live as dignified life as a married
girl instead of allowing people who always see us together to thinking
that we are in a secret affair, he always keeps on giving me excuses,
excuses and empty promises?
He always says that I haveto endure a little as marriage is always
about enduring, that I should endure just as his first wifeis
enduring, etc etc. But, I always tell him she is in a sense the
"official" wife whilst for me, he has decided to keep me as
the"unofficial" wife that the insecurity that comes withthat alone is
enough reason to make any endurance unjustifiable.
I know that if I had another job, I will be able to avoid him and make
my separation from him effective, but the close proximity and the fact
that I have to see and work with him every single work day is just
making things way difficult for me. I really want out! I have to get
out of this marriage for my own sanity. I have been repenting, doing
dhikr and Duas but still I always listen to his empty promises and
hope things will get better but I know it wouldn't. That they will in
fact get messier.
Please don't want Allah to punish me any further as aresult of staying
in this secret marriage. I have already suffered a lot. Please tell me
what to do under these circumstancesbefore I ruin myself!
Khadija./

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Is my Nikkah valid ordo I need to do it again?

I would like to ask about my marriage. Those who are answering this
please be as specific in accordance to ISLAM.
Since Allah(swt) has guided me and inshallah will forgive me for my
sins. I would like to explain the scenario. I don't feel comfortable
approaching Imam or of someone with greater knowledge.
I have been married for 10years with children. Before I married my
wife, she was non-Muslim and married to an Atheist. According to her
she was living with him but no sexual relationship after gaining more
knowledge about Islam without accepting there and then, due to family
and not ready because of her situation. She did try to give him
knowledge about Islam but he refused to accept it. At the same time
they both had the shared property in their names. So, it wasn't easy
to just move out and also because of family shame.
She did marry him on her acccordance against her parents will. But
after she had accepted Islam she was still under the same roof as him
but seperate room. Thats when I meet her and we started dating and
pretty much after 3months of dating she sold the house and got
divorced. We were dating and (shaytan got both of us with weak iman
and took us on a ugly journey) had sexual intercourse after 3 months
doing our own nikah using the Quran and no witnesses (fearing my
parents won't accept her). After 2 more months my mum wasn't happy and
decided to get us married with proper Nikkah (I still stuffed up
byforcing her to have intercourse during her period). My question is:
1. Does Iddah (waiting period) apply in her scenario? With her first
marriage and with me?
2. Is our Nikkah valid or doI need to do it again?
3. I feel I have disrespected my parents and did not do the right
thing, should I tell them the full truth or just leave it as it is?
4. Any further advice?
Regards,
nisha/

Major London Museums

You'll be amazed at what you can discover in London's museums.
There are many London museums to choose from, including the British
Museum , the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum . Many of
London's big museums are free, so it won't cost you a penny to see all
that London's museums have tooffer.
At London's museums you can see one of the world's finest collections
of AncientEgyptian artefacts; examine a 26-metre-long dinosaur; find
out what it was like to live in medievalLondon and get up close toa
human torpedo.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from
prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Highlights include
the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the mummies in the
Ancient Egypt collection. Entry is free but special exhibitions
require tickets.
Science Museum
From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question,
"Who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brainperform
Olympic-standardmental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major
scientific advances of the last 300 years; don'tforget the awesome
Imax cinema. Entry is free but some exhibitions require tickets.
Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years worth of amazing
artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you
never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture,
metalwork, and textiles, the list goes on and on… Entry is free but
special exhibitions require tickets.
Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur
exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the
biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized
Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider,and the beautiful Central
Hall. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets.
Museum of London
The Museum of London ispacked with historic objects and exhibitions
telling the story of London's past. Discover prehistoric London, the
city under Roman rule, and the grandeur of medieval London. Don't miss
the Galleries of Modern London, from 1666 to the present. Free entry
Imperial War Museum
Discover the story of thosewho lived, fought and died in conflict from
the First World War to the present at the Imperial War Museum . Learn
about WW1 in The Trench Experience, explore espionage in The Secret
War, and visit the acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition. Entry is free but
some special exhibitions require tickets.
Design Museum
The Design Museum is the world's leading museum devoted to
contemporary design in every form: from furnitureto graphics, and
architecture to industrial design. Check out the regular exhibitions
dedicated to the rich creativity found in all forms of design, and its
importance to our world.
National Maritime Museum
One of the world's greatest maritime museums, the National Maritime
Museum contains models, paintingsand trophies from every continent.
Find out about the traditions of maritime London, recall the romance
of great ocean liners, and study the controversial history of trade
across the Atlantic. Free entry; some exhibitions require tickets.

Where My Heart Beats

You are the rich soil
from which life grows.
You are the morning snow
on a maple tree.
Your soul glitters before me
like the sun on the sea.
Your name is a kiss,
your voice an embrace.
There is no place for me
in this bewildering life
but in your arms.
There is no corona
more captivating than youreyes.
Where your feet walk,
I find my smile.
Where your head rests,
that is my bed.
Where your hands touch and flutter,
that is where my heart beats,
and if I lived a thousand years
still I would love you
like the evening tide,
immense and ripe with life.

HEALTH - ~ Sleeplessness

Sleeplessness
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be relieved with a few simple behavioral changes or medication. Talk
with your health care provider if you have any of the following
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Weight Gain
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Hot Flashes
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result of surgical, chemical, or age-in duced changes in estrogen
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For lady readers :-> Menopause

Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries
stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone
, and menstruation becomes lessfrequent, eventually stopping
altogether.
Symptoms
In some women, menstrualflow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it
slowly stops over time. During this time, the menstrual periods
generally become either more closely or more widely spaced. This
irregularity may last for 1 -3 years before menstruation finally ends
completely. Before this the cycle length may shorten to as little as
every 3 weeks.
Common symptoms of menopause include:
*. Heart pounding or racing
*. Hot flashes
*. Night sweats
*. Skin flushing
*. Sleeping problems (insomnia)
Other symptoms of menopause may include:
*. Decreased interest in sex, possibly decreased response to sexual stimulation
*. Forgetfulness (in some women)
*. Irregular menstrual periods
*. Mood swings including irritability, depression, and anxiety
*. Urine leakage
*. Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse
*. Vaginal infections
*. Joint aches and pains
*. Irregular heartbeat ( palpitations )

TRUE STATUS OF A WOMEN IN ISLAM

<•> When she is a DAUGHTER,
she opens a door of jannahfor her father
<•> When she is a WIFE, she completes half of the Deen
of her husband
<•> When she is a MOTHER,Jannah lies under her feet"
'If everyone knew the true status of a Muslim women in Islam, even the
men would want to be women"
**♥**♥** MaSoOm SaBaHaT tAlHa tAlLu**♥**♥** —

the gift presented to Hadhrat Muhammad

Miraaj of the Believers On
Shab-e-Me'raj, the gift
presented to Hadhrat
Muhammadﻪﻠﻟ١ﻰﻠﺼ ﻫﻲﻠﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ was prayer. Hadhrat
Muhammadﻪﻠﻟ١ﻰﻠﺼ ﻫﻲﻠﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ was blessed with seeing Allah
on the night of Me'raj and for a
believer, his prayer, is his
Me'raj (means of seeing Allah).
This is the reason why we are
told to concentrate fully during our prayer. 'Worship
Allah as though you
can see him and if you cannot
reach this state, then worship
Him with utmost humility
knowing that Allah indeed is watching you.' (Muslim) It has
been narrated by
Hadhrat Abu
Hurairahﻲﺿﺭﻪﻠﻟ١ ﻪﻨﻋ that the Prophet of
Allahﻪﻠﻟ١ﻯﻞﺼﻬﻴﻠ ﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ said: 'A person is closest to Allah
when he is in the state of
prostrating, and for this reason
you should do dua (pray) for
as long as possible in this
position.' (Mishkaat Shreef, page 84, ba hawala Muslim)
From this we learn that the
night of Me'raj, for the Prophet
of Allah ﻪﻠﻟ١ﻯﻞﺼﻬﻴﻠﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ , is also the night of Ascent and
it
is also a night of Ascent for his
Ummah. Mujadad-e-Islam
Hadhrat
Maulana Shah Ahmad Raza Khanﺓﻢﺣﺮﻬﻠﻟ١ﻪﻴﻠ ﻋ narrates: 'The prophet of
Allahﻪﻠﻟ١ﻯﻞﺼﻬﻴﻠ ﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ didn't receive respect because
of things; instead things gained
their respect due to him.
Things that had no virtue,
Allah has connected them to
the Holy Prophetﻪﻠﻟ١ﻰﻠﺻﻪ ﻴﻠﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ to increase their virtues and
value. The birth of the
Messenger of Allah
ﻪﻠﻟ١ﻰﻠﺼﻬﻴﻠﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ was in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal not
in Ramadan.He passed away
on a Monday not on a Friday
and he was born in his house
not in the Ka'aba. The month
he was born in, the day he was born on and his house has
become blessed and
virtuous.'
Nobody can ever put a value
on the night when the prophet
ﻪﻠﻟ١ﻰﻠﺼﻬﻴﻠﻌﻤﻠﺳﻭ got to meet and see Allah with his
own eyes. Nobody can ever
describe the night in which
Allah showered His Beloved
with numerous blessings.

HADEES - ~

Don't forget to set your alarm for tahajjud Fajr Salah, always
remember - Salah is better than sleep.
Before sleep plz dont forget recite this things.
"Allahumma bismika amuto wa ahya"!!
O Allah !! Upon Your name only will I die and live !!
1-surah e Ikhlas...kul huvalla ho ahad.... 3 times
2-Astegfar.... Astegferullah rab'bih min kulle zhambi'v wa atubo ilae
he..... 4 times
3-Aayatal kursi... 1 time
4-Durud... 4 times i.e. Durud e Ibrahim or any other Durud.
Read this dua for''FORGIVENES S''and say''AMEEN''
''O Allah, I have greatly wronged myself and no one forgives sins but
You.So, grant me forgiveness and have mercy on me. Surely, you are
Forgiving, Merciful''
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْماً كَثِيراً، وَلَا يَغْفِرُ
الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ
وَارْحَمْنِي
إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
Allaahumma'inne e dhalamtu nafsee dhulman katheeran, wa laa
yaghfiruth-thun ooba'illaa'Anta , faghfir lee maghfiratan min'indika
warhamnee'innak a'Antal-Ghafoor ur-Raheem.
''Ya (الله).... Give us a Chance To See Madina"
''Ya (الله).... Forgive Our Parents"
''Ya (الله).... Make Us Good Muslims"
''Ya (الله).... Help The Poor"
''Ya (الله).... Help Us in Education"
''Ya (الله).... Help Those Who Want To Marry"
''Ya (الله).... Give Us A Hidayah"
''Ya (الله).... Give Health to ill People"
May our deeds attract Allah(swt)'s love, Noor&Barakah so that our
lives may be filled with peace, happiness&freed om from any
calamity...
Forgive me my Lord as I remember not what was I send for,
Forgive me my Lord as I indulge myself in sins which you forbid for,
Forgive my Lord the acts I committed which I cried for,
Forgive me my Lord not thanking all the things you blessed me for,
Forgive me my Lord not taking the path You wished for,
Forgive me my Lord as I keep going my sinful ways for.
Forgive me my Lord, my Creator, my Sustainer,
You are the Merciful, You are the Forgiver,
orgive me for my mistakes which I committed,
give me good sense,
Give me the courage and patience to remain on the right path ever
Amee n..Sum Ameen!!!
.
There r a lot sawab for this deeds. Plz share this on ur wall.
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Remember in ur pious prayer, stey blessed, see u In sha'Allah
tomorrow. Allah hafiz
.

Cleanliness is half of Faith ♥

[Sahih Muslim : Book 2, Number 0432]
Abu Malik at-Ash'ari (Radi Allah Anhu) reported: The Messenger of
Allah (sal-allahu- alleihi-wasalla m ) said: Cleanliness is half of
faith and al-Hamdu Liliah (Praise be to Allah) fills the scale, and
Subhan Allah (Glory be to Allah) and al-Hamdu Liliah (Praisebe to
Allah) fill upwhat is between the heavens and the earth, and prayer is
a light, and charity is proof (of one's faith) and endurance is a
brightness and the Holy Qur'an is a proof on your behalf or against
you. All men go outearly in the morning and sell themselves, thereby
setting themselves free or destroying themselves.

QUR'AN AYATH EXPLANATION :- ~

Islam gave its due rights towomen since 1400 years ago. Before if you
look at the greek civilization, you will see women were left out, male
married male, homosexuality, women were treated as below level to
male.
In roman civilization, women were thought to be toys, if a male made
mistake, the person had right to kill his wife for the revenge, it was
common tokill women actually.
In egyptian time, women were thought to be sign of devil
In the pre-islamic era, babygirl were used to be buriedalive.
Also, think. If you had a jewel, would you expose it or hide it? so
you can keep it for longer? ofcourse hide it. So take remember women
are given respect.
If you look at the fashion industry, all the women they take pictures
of, put on fashion show are all young. But when wrinkles come on their
face and signof oldness they just kick them out.
But look at islam, women are treated in the same manner since their
youth and old age, because men can not notice wether the women is old
or young. And will treat in the same way, not like fashion industry
who use up women.
Islam considers a woman to be equal to a man as a human being and as
his partner in this life. Women have been created with a soul of the
same nature as man's. Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:
"O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single
person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife (Eve), and from
them both He created many men and women and fear Allah through Whom
you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut therelations of) the
wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is Ever and All-Watcher over you."
(Al-Nisa 4:1) —

HADEES - ~

Narrated Al-Ja'd ad-Damri (RA): The Prophet Muhammad(sallah ualahi
wasalim) said:
He who leaves the friday prayer (continuously) for three friday on
account of slackness, Allah will print a stamp on his heart.
SUNAN ABU DAWOOD (Book#3, Hadith #1047)
URDU TRANSLATION
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Al-Ja'd ad-Damri (RA) se riwayiat hai k Nabi Kareem (sallahualahi
wasalim) ne irshad Fermaya :
Jo Shaks lagataar Teen Jumme ki Namaz ada na kerey Sustpan ki wajase
ALLAH SWT Uske Dil per Mohar lagadetey hain
SUNAN ABU DAWOOD (Book, Hadith 1047)

"Resilience is contagious." -Amy Estrada.

"Resilience is contagious." -Amy Estrada. Sure, life comes along now
and thenand blows you off your feet. That's alright. You don't have to
have the answers. You don't have tobe superman or superwoman. When the
thundercloud opens up, who among us can stop the rain? When the
hurricane blows, who can stay on his feet? No one. What matters is
that you get back up, dust yourself off, take stock, and move forward
in the name of Allah. Others see that, and it rallies them.
Superman is no hero, he's impervious to bullets! Real heroes get hurt,
they get down on themselves sometimes, they're imperfect, they
struggle to pay the bills and raise theirchildren, they struggle to be
become stronger in their faith, but they struggle! They don't give up.
That's inspiring, and it'scontagious, and maybe sometimes it will be
someone else inspiring you, and maybe sometimesit will you, getting up
after the hurricane, showing us all how it's done.

Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control blood sugar.
Diabetes can be caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin,
or both.
To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal
process by which food is broken down and used by the body for energy.
Several things happen when food is digested:
*. A sugar called glucose enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source
of fuelfor the body.
*. An organ called the pancreas makes insulin. The role of insulin is
to move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle,fat, and liver cells,
where it can be used as fuel.
People with diabetes have high blood sugar. This is because:
*. Their pancreas does not make enough insulin
*. Their muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond to insulin normally
*. Both of the above
There are three major types of diabetes:
*. Type 1 diabetes is usuallydiagnosed in childhood. Many patients are
diagnosed when they areolder than age 20. In this disease, the body
makes little or no insulin. Daily injections of insulin are needed.
The exact cause is unknown. Genetics, viruses , and autoimmuneproblems
may play a role.
*. Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. It makes up most of
diabetes cases. It usually occurs in adulthood, but young people are
increasingly being diagnosed with this disease. The pancreas does not
make enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels normal, often because
the body does not respond well to insulin. Many people withtype 2
diabetes do not know they have it, although it is a serious condition.
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common due to increasing obesity and
failure to exercise .
*. Gestational diabetes is high blood glucose that develops at any
time during pregnancy in a woman who does not have diabetes. Women who
have gestational diabetes are at high risk of type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular disease later in life.
Diabetes affects more than 20 million Americans. Over 40 million
Americans have prediabetes (early type 2 diabetes).
There are many risk factorsfor type 2 diabetes, including:
*. Age over 45 years
*. A parent, brother, or sister with diabetes
*. Gestational diabetes or delivering a baby weighing more than 9 pounds
*. Heart disease
*. High blood cholesterol level
*. Obesity
*. Not getting enough exercise
*. Polycystic ovary disease (in women)
*. Previous impaired glucose tolerance
*. Some ethnic groups (particularly African Americans, Native
Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic Americans)
Symptoms
High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including:
*. Blurry vision
*. Excessive thirst
*. Fatigue
*. Frequent urination
*. Hunger
*. Weight loss
However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with
high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes :
*. Fatigue
*. Increased thirst
*. Increased urination
*. Nausea
*. Vomiting
*. Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Patients with type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms over a short
period of time. The condition is often diagnosed in an emergency
setting.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
*. Blurred vision
*. Fatigue
*. Increased appetite
*. Increased thirst
*. Increased urination
Signs and tests
A urine analysis may be used to look for glucose and ketones from the
breakdown of fat. However, a urine test alonedoes not diagnose
diabetes.
The following blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes:
*. Fasting blood glucose level -- diabetes is diagnosed if higher than
126 mg/dL on two occasions. Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dL are
referred to as impaired fasting glucose or prediabetes. These levels
are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and its
complications.
*. Oral glucose tolerance test -- diabetes is diagnosed if glucose
levelis higher than 200 mg/dLafter 2 hours. (This test is used more
for type 2 diabetes.)
*. Random (non-fasting) blood glucose level -- diabetes is suspected
if higher than 200 mg/dL and accompanied by the classic diabetes
symptoms of increased thirst, urination, and fatigue. (This test must
be confirmed with a fasting blood glucose test .)
Persons with diabetes need to have their hemoglobin A1c ( HbA1c )
level checked every 3 - 6 months. The HbA1c is a measure of average
blood glucose during the previous 2 - 3 months. It is a very helpful
way to determine how well treatment is working.
Treatment
The immediate goals are totreat diabetic ketoacidosis and high blood
glucose levels. Because type 1 diabetes can start suddenlyand have
severe symptoms, people who arenewly diagnosed may need to go to the
hospital.

Islam Portal Kaaba

Islam ( Arabic : الإسلام‎ al-'islām, pronounced [ʔislæːm] ( listen )
is the religion articulated by the
Qur'an , a book considered by itsadherents to be the verbatim word of
the single incomparable God ( Arabic : الله‎, Allāh ), and by the
Islamic prophet Muhammad 's demonstrations and real-life examples
(called the Sunnah , collected through narration of his
companions in collections of Hadith ). The word Islam, a triliteral of
the word salaam , is a
homograph , having multiple meanings, including peace and surrender
(to God). Adherents are known as Muslims, which is the active
participle of the verb of which Islām is the infinitive. Muslims
regard their religion as the completed and universal version of a
monotheistic faith revealed at many times and places before,
including, notably, to the prophets Abraham ,
Moses and Jesus . Islamic tradition holds that previous messages and
revelations have been
changed and distorted over time. Religious practices includethe Five
Pillars of Islam , which are five duties that unite Muslims into a
community. Islamic law ( Arabic : شريعة Šarīʿah) touches on virtually
every aspect of life and society, encompassing everything from dietary
laws and banking to warfare , welfare , and Jihad . Almost all Muslims
belong to one of two major denominations, the
Sunni (87-90%) and Shi'a (10-13%). Islam is the predominant religion
in much of Africa , the Middle East and major parts of Asia . Large
communities are also found in China , Russia and the Caribbean .
Converts and immigrant communities are found in almost every part of
the world. With 1.57 billion Muslims (see Islam by country ), Islam is
the second-largest religion in the world and arguably the fastest
growing religion in the world .

15 distinct regions identified in Antarctica

Scientists have identified 15 distinct regions of Antarctica and its
near-shore islands, based on the geography, geology, climate, flora
and fauna of the ice-free areas, including the biologically distinct
Antarctic Conservation Biogeographic Regions.
Australian Antarctic Division terrestrial biologist Aleks Terauds, who
led the study, said thisis the first time a continent-wide
assessmentof the biogeography of Antarctica has been made using all of
the available biodiversity data.
"The new research amalgamated 38,000 terrestrial records, including
the diverse biology such as microbes, invertebrates and plants.
Itrevealed a complex ecosystem which can be divided into 15 very
distinct and potentially delicate biogeographic regions which are
characterised by different climates, landscapes and species," Terauds
said.
"Previously terrestrial Antarctica has been dividedinto two main areas
based on aspects like geography geology or specific types
ofbiodiversity," Terauds said, Diversity and Distribution Journal
reports.
Introduced species are identified as one of the biggest threats to the
Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in a warming climate,
according to an Australian Antarctic statement.
"With about 40,000 peoplevisiting Antarctica over a summer, as
tourists, scientists or station support personnel, there's the
potential that more species will be accidentally transferred to and
within Antarctica."
"While quarantine procedures are already in place for
inter-continental travel, such as cleaning clothing and equipment
before arriving in Antarctica, there are less biosecurity measures for
intra-continental movement," he said.
"The Antarctic ConservationBiogeographic Regions represent an
important basis for biosecurity measures to manage the risk of
species, including species native to Antarctica, being transferred
from one biogeographic zone to another."
Terauds presented the newresearch at the Scientific Committee on
Antarctic Research lecture at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative
Meeting in Hobart, Australia.

Eid greatings

No shadows to depress u, Only joys to surround u, God himself to bless
u, these r my wishes for u, today, tomorrow, and every day. Eid
Mubarak.
=
The moon has been sighted, samosas are ready. EID is here, so just go
steady. Lots of dua's is all I request & I wish you all the BEST. 'Eid
Mubarak'
=
Do you know the Meaning of EID? I think it means 'ENJOY in DUNIYA!!'
So, In your life all moments bring EID for you.... Wish You...EID
MUBARAK.
=
Aaj se Amiri Garibi ka fasle na rahe,Har Insaan ek dujeko apna bhai
kahe, Aaj sabkuch bhool kar aa gale lag ja, Mubarak ho tuje ye EID ka
tyohaar.

The Supplication andAl-Qadar

There is one group that perceives this question to be valid and so
they have abandoned the supplication and are of theview that there is
no benefit in doing it. These people, along with their excessive
ignorance and misguidance are in clear contradiction, for if we were
to follow their opinion, it would require us to reject all the
different means for attaining something (desired).
So it can be said to one of them:
If satisfying your appetite and quenching your thirst were already
decreed for you, then there is no doubt that they are going to come to
pass, whether you eat and drink or you don't. And if they were
notdecreed for you, they will not come to pass, whetheryou eat and
drink or you don't.
And likewise, if a child were decreed for you, then you will
definitely receive it, whether you have sexual intercourse with your
wife or you don't. And if that was not decreed for you, then it will
not come to pass. Thus there is no need for marrying, having sexual
relations and so on and so forth.
Who says such a statement? Is it one possessing common sense or a
beast? Rather, even the animal has a natural inclination (fitrah)
towardsseeking the means of attaining something (desired), which (for
example) will give it sustenance and livelihood.So the animals have
more common sense and possess more understanding than these types of
people who are like cattle – nay, far worse!
Some of them try to be clever and say:
Preoccupying oneself withsupplication falls into the realm of worship
solely – Allaah will reward the onesupplicating, without that having
an effect on what he is asking for in any way. According to this type
of person, there is no difference between supplicating and
refrainingfrom supplicating by heartand tongue, with regard to that
having an effect onattaining what is being asked for. And according to
them, the relation of the supplication to it (what is being asked for)
islike its relation with silence. There is no difference between them.
Another group, more slick than this one says:
Rather, the supplication is a sign, which Allaah displays as a symbol
that amatter has been carried out. So when Allaah grantshis servant
the ability to supplicate, it is a sign and a symbol that the matter
he was requesting has been carried out. This is just as if one were to
see afrigid black cloud during the winter season. It is a sign and an
implicationthat it will rain.
They say: Similarly is enacting good deeds with respect to reward, and
committing disbelief and sins with respect to punishment – they are
pure signs for the occurrence of (either) reward or punishment – not
means (by which the result will be attained).
Likewise, according to them, with the matters of breaking, kindling
and destroying – none of thesethings serves as a means for the
occurrence (result) of a wreck, fire and death, respectively. Nor is
there any connection between those things and what results from them,
other than the fact that they are normally paired together – not that
one is caused due to the means of the other!
They have contradicted perceptual observation and common sense with
this opinion, as well as revelation and fitrah (natural inclination),
not tomention all of the other intellectual groups. Rather,those with
intellects laughat them!
The correct view: There is a third category, apart from those
mentioned by the questioner. And it is that the decreed result is
preordained along with itsproper means, which lead to its occurrence.
One of these means is the supplication. It is not preordained just
like that, without any means (leading to its occurrence), rather it is
preordained along with its proper means (which will ensure its
occurrence). So when a person comes across the means, the decreed
matterwill come to pass. And if he does not come across those means,
the decreed matter is denied.
So satisfying one's appetite and quenching one's thirst are
preordained with (the means of) eating and drinking. Children are
preordained with (the means of) sexual intercourse. Harvesting crops
is preordained with (the means of) planting and, the withdrawal of
thesoul from an animal is decreed with slaughter. Likewise, entrance
into Paradise is preordained with (good) deeds, while entrance into
the Hellfire is preordained with (bad) deeds.
This category is the true one. And it is the one that the questioner
has been deprived of and not granted.

Can Dua Change Qadar?

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)/

HADEES - ~

Narrated Anas bin Malik (R.A):
The Prophet (PBUH) said, If supper is served and the Iqamath for
(Isha) prayer isproclaimed, start with you supper first."
Sahih Bukhari: Volume 7, Book 65, Number 373/

The main causes of liver damage

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives,food coloring, and
artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking
oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like
olive oil. Do not consume fried foodswhen you are tired, except if the
body is very fit.
8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to theburden of liver.
Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.We
should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to
adopt a good daily lifestyle and eatinghabits. Maintaining good eating
habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb
and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'

When You Forgive, You Live

Forgiveness is not for the weak.Being able to forgive those whohave
wronged you is a mark of spiritual strength and confidence. When you
forgive, you grow, your heart begins to heal, your back straightens
up, your eyes clear so that you can see the road ahead. Anger is a
spiritual sickness; but when youforgive you live.
I know this isn't easy. In an earlier article I mentioned my time in
Fort Worth. There was one particular person there who treated me quite
badly. It's very difficult for me to hold an image of that person in
my mind and say, "I forgive you." It's almost frightening in some
strange way. But in doing it, I feel something in my chest let go, and
I find tears in my eyes, and a smile on my face. SubhanAllah.
It doesn't matter if the other person deserves forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. If someone has hurt you,
don't worry about receiving an apology or explanation, or making them
understand you. You'll rarely getan explanation that makes sense. In
fact, if you want to move on, the best way to do that is to forgive.
Resentment is a chain that binds you to the other person, but
forgiveness breaks the chain, so that you can release that person
along your anger.
Not to mention, as the poet Oscar Wilde said, "Always forgive your
enemies – nothing annoys them so much."
In ancient Chinese thought, the state of forgiveness is like a wide,
deep valley. That's because it opens your mind andallows your thoughts
to flow freely, while anger constricts your mind and makes you blind.
"Hold to forgiveness, command what is right, and turn away from the
ignorant." (Qur'an, 7: 199)
In other words be constantly forgiving but don't give up
yourprinciples ("command what is right"). If you've forgiven the
ignorant and they persist in their hurtful ways, then move on and
leave them behind. Separate yourself from those who are negative, and
seek the company of people who are supportive and kind. Hold no
rancor. When you lay your head on the pillow, sleep in peace, and
you'll wake with tranquility.
I admit that I'm working on this.It's easy to say, "I forgive you."
The hard part is getting to a place where my heart is clear, where I
have no resentment or fear. At times I hold conflicting emotions: I
might love someone, but mistrust them. I think I should take a lesson
from my daughter Salma. I makemistakes with her, but her love flows
like a mountain stream. No one forgives with more grace than a child,
and no one forgives more fully than God.

Surely in Allah’s remembrance do the hearts find peace

True peace comes with remembering Allah and growing closer to Him
When we remember God, we also realize that we are constantly in His
presence, and thus we are liberated from the self-destructive habits
that consume us.
So often in life we are wronged by others, and the temptation
torespond in a demeaning and un-Islamic manner is very strong.
Fortunately, we can avoid wrong responses in the case of mistreatment
by relying on Allah and knowing that He is the All-Knowing. When we
take part in wrong responses, we fallvictim to disobediences that lead
the soul away from righteousness, and into the pits of retaliation and
cruelty.
"Surely in Allah's remembrance do the hearts find peace." (13:28)
Those who seek God and remember Him will find contentment and joy in
their lives with the knowledge that they are under the protection
ofAllah. When we utter praise to the Almighty and thank Him for his
countless bounties, our hearts are filled with inner peace and
reflection. How happy and blessed are those who seek refuge in their
Lord, the Most Beneficent and Most Merciful Allah.

Eating fruits and vegetables: Washing and cutting

Tips for handling fruits and vegetables
1. First of all, before handling any food wash your hands for twenty
seconds with soap and water.
2. Before cutting or eating, wash all food thoroughly under running
water. There is no need to use any soap,detergent or chlorine
forwashing as they leave residues of their own and are avoidable.
Sturdy foods like cucumbers and melons can be scrubbed with a
scrubbing brush.
3. Wash the chopping board and knife thoroughly after using it for
meat, poultry and seafood if the same board will be used for cutting
fruits and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination.
4. Even if you intend to discard the outer covering, for example in
case of a cucumber, it is advisable to wash first as dirt and bacteria
present on it may get transferred to the knife and consequently to the
inside.
5. After growing sprouts store in the fridge in a covered container.
Before eating steam or lightly cook the sprouts. This has two
advantages: they are easier to digest and the heat kills any bacteria
lurking in them.
6. To prevent apples, pears and bananas from turning brown after
cutting, coat them with an acidic juice from pineapple, lemon or
orange. Alternatively mix these fruits with acidic ones in case of a
fruit salad, as they'll keep them from changing colour.
7. Cut fruits as close to serving time as possible. After cutting,
cover with cling wrap and put it in the refrigerator. It is important
to cover themwith cling wrap to prevent them from taking on the odour
of other food in the fridge.
8. Remove the outer leavesof cabbage and lettuce before chopping them.
9. Cut out any overripe parts of the fruit or vegetable before washing
and handling.
10. Use a salad spinner to remove excess water from your greens, pop
them in the spinner after washing each leaf thoroughly under tap
water. Any excess water can be dabbed atwith a clean towel or kitchen
roll. This is important while preparing a salad with greens. If water
is present the dressing slides off the greens and collects in the
bottom of the bowl.
11. A melon baller is a handy implement. Use it to core apples and
pears, remove the seeds from papayas and kiwi and remove the seeds and
pulp from capsicum.
12. Many bagged foods arepre-washed. If the labelon the packet
mentionsthat it is pre-washed, there is no need to wash it again at
home.
13. Some fruits like apples have a waxy coat on them for a longer
shelf life and to enhance their appearance. This coat can be removed
by scraping with a knife or dipping the fruit in a solution of
potassium permanganate or warm salt water.
14. Berries and grapes are often sprayed with a lot of pesticides.
Soak them in warm salt water for 5 minutes and then hold them under
running water. Allow the excess water to drain in a colander.

Islamic Article :-

Surah Al Baqarah (2) verse 185:
"Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide
to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between
right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home)
during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill,
or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days
later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put
to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and
to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be
grateful. " [ 2:185 ]
Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 2 :
Volume 3, Book 31, Number 123:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of
the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils
are chained."
Listen to this Dua'a:
Transliteration: (how it sounds)
Wa-i th q a la ibr a heemurabbi ijAAal h atha baladan a minan wa o
rzuqahlahu mina a l ththamar ati man a mana minhumbi A ll a hi wa a
lyawmi al- a khiri q a lawaman kafara faomattiAAuhu qaleelan thumma a
dt arruhu il a AAa tha bi a l nn a ri wabi/saalmaseer
Meaning:
And remember Abraham said:"My Lord, make this a City of Peace, and
feed its people with fruits,-such of them as believe in Allah and the
Last Day." He said:"(Yea), and such as reject Faith,-for a while will
I grant them their pleasure, but will soondrive them to the torment of
Fire,- an evil destination (indeed)!" [ 2:126 ]
Name of Allaah
AL-KHAFIZ
(The Abaser)

What Everyone Should Know About Shariah

The newest buzzword these days is 'Shariah.' As several states
scramble to pass legislation to outlaw Shariah, a hyped fear and
persistent confusion surrounds this loaded term. Most people who speak
passionately against Shariah do not, in reality, understand it and
often reduce it to merely a penal code. This introduction describes
the universal principles of Shariah and itsholistic approach. It
furtherhighlights misconceptions about Shariah in order to address the
concerns currently surrounding this topic.
Shariah is an integral part of Islam. It is often defined as 'Islamic
law,' causing one to assume that it consists mostly of criminal
rulings and penalties. However, Shariah encompasses much more than the
conventional understanding of law. While Shariah provides the legal
framework for the foundation and functioningof a society, it also
details moral, ethical, social and political codes of conduct for
Muslims at an individual and collective level.
Islam is a faith that every prophet sent by God preached to his
people, culminating in the message brought by the final prophet,
Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh), in the 7th century in Arabia.
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) called people towards the belief in one God
and encouragedthem to be just and compassionate to one another. In
Islam's holy book, the Quran (also spelled 'Koran'), God explains that
he sent Muhammad (pbuh) as a source of mercy for humanity: "And We
have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds."
(21: 107)
His mandate for mercy is symbolic of the overall message of Islam. The
Quran states, "O mankind! There hath come to you a direction from your
Lord and a healing for the (diseases) in your hearts, and for those
who believe, a guidance and a Mercy." (10:57)
In the same spirit, the essence of Shariah is also characterized by
mercy andcompassion. The very purpose of Shariah is to facilitate the
individual andthe community to establisha relationship with God and
one another. Its rules and regulations are designed to benefit and
protect all members of the society. God declares in theQuran, "O you
who believe!Stand out firmly for justice,as witnesses to Allah, even
as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin…"(4:135)
According to Ibn al-Qayyim(d. 1350), one of the great scholars, "The
Shariah in itsentirety is justice, mercy and benefit. So any issue
that leads from justice to injustice, or mercy to its opposite, or
benefit to harm, then it is not from the Shariah, even if someone
thought that it is."
Mercy and compassion are the essence of Shariah, which is designed to
protect all members of society and to improve the condition of
humanity. It isreported that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, "Show
mercy to those on earth, so that He who is in the Heavens (God) will
show mercy to you."
Shariah is an Arabic word that literally means a 'vast road leading to
an uninterrupted source of water.' Figuratively, it refers to a clear,
straight path, as mentioned in the following Quranic verse: "Then We
put you, [O Muhammad], on a straight way concerning the matter[of
religion]; so follow it and do not follow the inclinations of those
who do not know." (45:18) Hence, Shariah is the practical guidance
Muslims live by. It is rooted in the divine teachings of Islam and
relates to all aspects oflife. Its collective aim is to facilitate
justice and benefit for humanity in thislife and the hereafter.
Shariah is derived from thescholarly study of Islamic texts. These
texts include the final revelation from God (Quran) and the recorded
teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Sunnah) which are timeless and of
divine origin. However, scholars derive specific rulings from the
revealed texts by usinghuman effort and interpretation, taking into
account the surrounding context. As such, Shariah relies on scholarly
consensus, legal analogy, and interpretive reasoning in deciding
rulings. Hence, there are areas of Shariah where the scholars
unanimously agree due to clearly defined evidence and areas where
disagreements exist. This flexibility enables Shariah to maintain its
applicabilityand relevance in the light of changing social,
cultural,and historical circumstances, while remaining faithful to the
guiding principles of Shariah and its core objectives.
Objectives of Shariah
To fulfill its intrinsic goal ofachieving benefit and justice, Shariah
sets forth certain timeless principles, which deal with the necessary,
supplementary, and voluntary realms of human lived experience.

Success in My Own Room

When I woke up this morning I asked myself:
"What are some of the secrets of success in life?"
I found the answer right there in my very room:
The fan said : Be cool.
The roof said : Aim high.
The window said : See the world.
The clock said : Every minute is precious.
The mirror said : Reflect before you act.
The door said : Push hard for your goals.
And finally, the carpet said :Kneel down and pray.