1. "Let them Forgive and Overlook"

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MADINAH-AL-MUNAWARRA, THE CITY OF THE PROPHET , IS ABUZZ with rumors.
Ever since the Muslims returned from the battle ofBani al-Mustaliq the
hypocrites have been busy spreading lies against Aisharadi-Allahu
anha. These stories have become the topic of every gathering, the
subject of discussion in every household in Madinah. Though most of
the sincere Muslims are confident in the innocence of Aisha
radi-Allahu anha, they are still quiet, waiting for this to be
ascertained by the Prophet . The Prophet is also quiet, waiting for
Allah to inspire him towards the truth. Thus, the hypocrites led by
Abdullah bin Ubayy bin Salool have advantage over the seemingly
confusing situation and gear all their energies in spreading the lies.
Unsuspectingly influenced by the hypocrites' rampage, a few Muslim
thus begin to believe this false story. Some of these Muslims even
actively help propagate it.
Among them is Mistah bin Uthatha radi-Allahu anhu, acousin of Abu Bakr
radi-Allahu anhu. He is an extremely poor man with no money except
that which Abu Bakr radi-Allahuanhu regularly gives him. Mistah's
endorsement of the hypocrites' story adds somewhat more weight to it,
as he is a man with a fine reputation. It can be no longer said that
belief inthis story is limited to the circle of hypocrites.
And so a trying and gruesome month passes before Allah subhanahu
wata'ala reveals the innocenceof Aisha radi-Allahu anha. The Muslims
finally exhale a sigh of relief and a sense of normalcy returns to
Madinah.
Hurt and angered by Mistah's previous allegations, Abu Bakr takes an
oath that he will never spend on Mistah again. Considering Abu Bakr's
perspective, this is a perfectly justifiable, even expected, position.
Here is a person wholly dependanton Abu Bakr and yet is willfully
spreading and endorsing wild, enormous rumors about Abu Bakr's beloved
daughter. How else could Abu Bakr react insuch an ironic situation?
How else can he treat a person who slandered his daughter, the Mother
of the Believers, with the worst of slander?
And then Allah reveals: Andlet not those who are goodand wealthy among
you swear not to help their kinsmen, those in need andthose who left
their homesin Allah's Cause. Let them forgive and overlook. Do you not
wish that Allah should forgive you? Verily! Allah is Oft-forgiving,
Most Merciful." (24.22)
Abu Bakr radi-Allahu anhu, despite his anguish and hurt feelings,
immediately responds by exclaiming,"By Allah, I would love it that
Allah forgives me!" He promptly returns to his previous habit, and
swears that he will never cease spending on Mistah.
This was the mercy and forgiveness the Qur'an teaches, the mercy and
tiesof kinship that Allah is pleased to see in His servants.
Now let's think ... what would one of us do in the same situation?
What would YOU do? Here's someone you've always helped, been good to;
someone who absolutely depends on you. And now when you're going
throughsome tough times yourself,that person, instead of being
thankful for all what you've done and using this opportunity to make
it up to you, gets up and stabs you in the back. Instead of telling
the world of your goodness, goes on to spread tales. Would you goon
enjoining ties of kinship?
Conflicts, trivial and great, arise between friends and families all
the time. But the question is: how are we supposed to react in the
face of such? Should we defend ourselves to theend because we are in
the right? Should we refuse to forgive the other and overlook his/her
faults, because we were wronged? Should we cut off relationships, shun
one another due to a petty or even great argument? Howcan we let go of
our ego and just forgive and overlook despite the great misdeed
targeted against us?
A glance at Abu Bakr radi-Allahu anhus life will tell us that no
matter whatthe sin, no matter how grave the misdeed is, thereshould
always remain a window leading to reconciliation and forgiveness. In
the Qur'an we are time and time again reminded to forgive each other
and live with each other in harmony andlove. Regardless if the
squabble is wholly the fault of the notorious"other" it is vital to
realize that greatness is not in raising our head high and stomping
off, rather it is in bending down and seekingto reconcile; in
forgiving and overlooking. There is no attitude that can ever bring
about the most reward and pleasure than that of unhesitant
forgiveness. Being oft-forgiving is an attributeAllah uses to describe
Himself, and indeed we should aspire to build this lofty description
within us, even with our limited capabilities. We beg Allah to forgive
our transgressions,
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Tourist place - Charminar , India

Charminar:

History
Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah , the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi
dynasty built Charminar in 1591 AD, [ 5 ] shortly after he had shifted
his capital from Golkonda to what is now known as Hyderabad. [ 6 ] He
built this famous structure to commemoratethe elimination of a
plagueepidemic from this city. He is said to have prayed for the end
of a plague that was ravaging his city and vowed to build a masjid
(Islamic mosque) at the very place where he was praying. In 1591 while
laying the foundation of Charminar, Quli Qutb Shah prayed: "Oh Allah ,
bestow unto this city peace and prosperity. Let millions of men of all
castes, creeds and religions make it their abode, like fish in the
water. [ citation needed ] "
The mosque became popularly known as Charminar because of the two Urdu
words char , meaning four, and minar , meaning tower, combined to form
Charminar . [ 7 ]
It is said that, during the Mughal Governorship between Qutb Shahi and
Asaf Jahi rule, the south western minaret "fell to pieces" after being
struck by lightning and "was forthwith repaired" at a cost of Rs
60,000. [1] In 1824, the monument was replastered at a cost of Rs
100,000.
In its heyday, the Charminar market had some 15,000 shops. Today the
famous markets known as Laad Baazar and Pather Gatti, near the
Charminar, are a favour, of tourists and locals alike for jewellery,
especially knownfor exquisite bangles and pearls respectively.
In 2007, Hyderabadi Muslims living in Pakistan constructed a
small-scaled quasi replica of the Charminar at the main crossing of
the Bahadurabad neighborhood in Karachi .
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Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the South Indian state of
Andhra Pradesh . It was ruled by the Qutub Shahis , Mughals and the
Nizams which shaped up its history . The city is noted for its
monuments which includesthe masterpiece of Charminar and the fort of
Golconda . There are multitude of masjids, temples, churches and
bazaars in the city. Tourismindustry forms an important role in the
economy of Hyderabad. Tourism-related fairs are held regularly in the
city. [ 1 ] In 2010, the city was listed among the Gamma+ World City
by the global city index produced by GaWC , [ 2 ] and in 2011 the city
was rated nineteenth in the world by The New York Times in The list of
41 Places to Go in 2011 . [ 3 ] As of 2011, The tourism promotion
budget for the city was increased to 52 crores. Andhra Pradesh, which
is India's top domestic tourist destination, receives up to 157
million visits, [ 4 ] and reached 1.5 million international tourists,
which generated US$ 23 million in revenue. [ 4 ] The city houses
famous historical sites including Charminar , UNESCO Asia Pacific
Heritage site of the Chowmahalla Palace , [ 5 ] Salar Jung Museum
(amongthe world largest private collection museum) as wellas art
galleries, libraries, sports complexes, museums and theatres. [ 6 ]
Hyderabad is known as TheCity of Pearls , as once it was the only
global center of large diamonds and natural pearls trade. [ 7 ] [ 8 ]
Many traditional and historical bazaars are located around the city. [
9 ] [ 10 ] The Laad Bazaar situated near Charminar has shops that sell
pearls, jewellery [ 9 ] and products such as silverware, Nirmal ,
Kalamkari paintings and artifacts, bidriware , lacquer bangles studded
with stones, saris , handwoven materials silk and cotton ware are
made./

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An Evil Glance

Cast an evil glance
Shaytan begins to dance
For an arrow has been shotto the heart
And a darkness has enveloped it
After the glance, the darkness leaves
but the heart is adversly affected
Only the effect of sincere taubah
can return the unblemished heart to
the pure condtion it enjoyed before.

Do not be Envious of the Prosperity of an Evil Doer

Abu Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu relates that the Apostle of Allah
sallallahu alayhi wasallam said:You should never be envious ofan
evil-doer (an infidel or apervert) because of a blessing or
prosperity. You do not know what suffering he is going to endure after
death . At Allah's place (i.e., in the Hereafter) there is a killer
for him that will not die.
The narrator, Abdullah ibneAbi Maryam who related it,on the authority
of AbuÊHurayrah radhiyallahuanhu says, "By 'killer', the Prophet
sallallahu alayhi wasallam meant the Fire ofHell (ie. the evil-doer is
going to live in Hell forever. To be envious of such a man is rank
foolishness and ignorance)."
(Baghawi)
Commentary
Often when a truthful Believer, who is spending his days in pain and
poverty, sees some wicked and godless person surrounded with comfort
and luxuries, the devil putsvarious doubts into his heart, or, at
least, he begins to feel envious of his happy circumstances. But it is
the height of ingratitude to Allah. The Prophet sallallahu alayhi
wasallam, in this Tradition, has warned that no believing person
should grudge the short-lived happiness and prosperity of those who
are devoid ofthe blessings of faith and good-doing because, after all,
they are going to undergo the torment of Fire in the Hereafter.
If the bitter end which is awaiting those unfortunate men can be
known, material comfort and physical pleasures theyare enjoying will
appear tobe no better than the special consideration that is shown to
those who are sentenced to death a few days before their execution.
This, exactly, is the nature of the prosperity and bodily enjoyment of
the rebels against Allah in the sight ofthe bondsmen who are blessed
with faith in the reality of the Hereafter, as related by the
Apostles. They do not view with envy their wealth and comfort but are
thankful toAllah that by endowing them with Faith He has saved them
from the frightful chastisement that is in store for the
impudentslaves of the flesh.
The humble writer has known faithful bondsmen who, on seeing godless
men of the world, spontaneously recited the prayer of gratitude and
thankfulness to the Lord the sacred Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam
used to say when he saw anyone in distress: Praise be to the Lord who
saved me from that with which He hath inflicted thee, and made be
better than many of His creatures.

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