Prophet Ibrahim as a role model
We often see the term "role model" in newspapers and magazines. It
refers to someone who leads thesort of life that you would like to
live. Many of us choose our favorite sports star or film star as our
role model because we are impressed by the glitter and flair of these
wealthy people. However, if we stopped to think about what kind of
lives the starsreally lead, perhapswe would have second thoughts
about our choice of role model. How many of these stars have never
known or have forgotten Allah intheir quest for fame and riches! How
often are they consumed by hate, envy, violence, drugs and other
evils! Whoreally wants that kind of life? Certainly not we Muslims.
The Qur'an tells us that theprophets should be our role models, and
Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam) in particular is frequently mentioned.
He was obedient to Allah, upright, and he did not worship any god but
Allah. He turned away from thosewho worshipped idols, even from his
own father. He was grateful to Allah for the blessings which were
bestowed on him. Hewas rewarded with good in this world and he is
among the righteous in the hereafter.
Prophet Ibrahim's call
Prophet Ibrahim 's (alayhis salam) father, Azer, was a stone carver.
He carved theimages of the idols which his people worshipped. Prophet
Ibrahim (alayhis salam) grew up in an atmosphere of paganism, in which
Allah was just one of many gods worshipped by his people. But Allah
chose Ibrahim (alayhis salam) to be His prophet. Prophet Ibrahim
(alayhis salam) saw a star when it rose and called upon it as his
lord, but when it set he realized that it was powerless. He called
upon the moon when it rose in the sky, but it too disappeared as
itset. Then he decided to worshipthe sun when it rose, but even the
sun with all its brilliance had to set each evening. It wasat this
point that Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam) was ready to acknowledgethe
supremacy of the Creator of all the heavenly bodies, the Lord of all
creation, and a being without equal and withoutpartners. He tried
unsuccessfully to persuadehis father and his people to discard the
useless idolsand to submit themselves wholly to Allah. He promised his
father that he would pray for forgiveness for him, and since he had
promised, he did pray. But we are told in the Qur'an that we should
shun pagans and we should not pray for them (Qur'an 9:113-114).
Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam) asked his people why they worshipped
those idols which they themselves had made, instead ofthe true God
who had created everything andeverybody.The people answeredthat they
worshipped the idols because their fathers had done so. One day, when
noone was about, Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam) took his right hand
and smashed the idols to pieces, all except the biggest. The people
came running, asking who had destroyed their gods. Prophet Ibrahim
(alayhis salam) pointed to the biggod and said, "He did it. Why don't
you ask them?" But of course those fragments of stone were not able to
speak and the people knew in their hearts that the big stone could not
have destroyed them. So ProphetIbrahim (alayhis salam) asked,"Why do
you worship these powerless rocks instead of Allah who is all
powerful?" Then the people were very angry and they seizedProphet
Ibrahim (alayhis salam) and threw him into a blazing fire. ButAllah
was with Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam) and made the blaze feel cool
to him. Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam) emerged from the fire
unharmed.
In Arabia at the time of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),
threereligious groups claimed ancestry to the prophet Ibrahim (alayhis
salam). They were the Christians, the Jews, and the pagan
idol-worshippers. But the religion of Ibrahim (alayhissalam) was none
of these three. His religion was truly that of Islam , a total
submission to the will of Allah. It is he who should serve as our role
model, a man of unswerving faith introubled times.
You can read about Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam) as a role model
andabout his disputes over the idols in the following suras of the
Qur'an: 2:130, 135, 258; 3:67; 6:74-83; 16:120-123; 19:41-50;
21:51-71; 26:70-82; 37:83-98; 60:4-6.
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Goa Trips & Tours
Goan Beaches - Sun, Sand, Sea and You
One thing that people really like about goa are the beaches, being the
main and sometimes the only reason to visit goa. Goan beaches are very
popular with european tourist(for that the creditshould go to the
hippies) and domestic tourist. Getting accomodation near the beach is
not a big problem (unless you dont have green bucks). Most of the
beaches are accessible by public transport, but there are exceptions.
Only thing you need to do when areat your favourite beach isto obey
the rules and enjoy the scene.
You will find beaches in North Goa and also in South Goa. If you are
on a few days holidays it will be better for you to visit popular
beaches of Goa first and enjoy them,and then you can visit other
beaches of Goa.
Beaches in North Goa
Beaches in South Goa
Arambol Beach Goa
Bogmalo Beach Goa
Vagator Beach Goa
Consaulim Beach Goa
Anjuna Beach Goa
Majorda & Utorda Beach Goa
Baga Beach Goa
Colva Beach Goa
Calangute Beach Goa
Benaulim Beach Goa
Sinquerim Beach Goa
Agonda Beach Goa
Candolim Beach Goa
Palolem Beach Goa
Dona Paula Beach Goa
Velsao Beach Goa
Keri Beach Goa
Arossim Beach Goa
Ashwem Beach Goa
Betalbatim Beach Goa
Mandrem Beach Goa
Varca Beach Goa
Morjim Beach Goa
Fatrade Beach Goa
Miramar Beach Goa
Mobor-Cavelossim Beach Goa
Vainguinim Beach Goa
Betul Beach Goa
Siridao Beach
Canaguinim Beach Goa
One thing that people really like about goa are the beaches, being the
main and sometimes the only reason to visit goa. Goan beaches are very
popular with european tourist(for that the creditshould go to the
hippies) and domestic tourist. Getting accomodation near the beach is
not a big problem (unless you dont have green bucks). Most of the
beaches are accessible by public transport, but there are exceptions.
Only thing you need to do when areat your favourite beach isto obey
the rules and enjoy the scene.
You will find beaches in North Goa and also in South Goa. If you are
on a few days holidays it will be better for you to visit popular
beaches of Goa first and enjoy them,and then you can visit other
beaches of Goa.
Beaches in North Goa
Beaches in South Goa
Arambol Beach Goa
Bogmalo Beach Goa
Vagator Beach Goa
Consaulim Beach Goa
Anjuna Beach Goa
Majorda & Utorda Beach Goa
Baga Beach Goa
Colva Beach Goa
Calangute Beach Goa
Benaulim Beach Goa
Sinquerim Beach Goa
Agonda Beach Goa
Candolim Beach Goa
Palolem Beach Goa
Dona Paula Beach Goa
Velsao Beach Goa
Keri Beach Goa
Arossim Beach Goa
Ashwem Beach Goa
Betalbatim Beach Goa
Mandrem Beach Goa
Varca Beach Goa
Morjim Beach Goa
Fatrade Beach Goa
Miramar Beach Goa
Mobor-Cavelossim Beach Goa
Vainguinim Beach Goa
Betul Beach Goa
Siridao Beach
Canaguinim Beach Goa
Has your home also become a ' Hotel ' ?
The home of today has become very much like a hotel. Strangersstumble
in and out at odd hours, each one doing his own little thing. "The
family" has now almost become just a fond memory. "The family" having
meals together is a rare occasion. Just sitting together and chatting
is even more rare. Part of the blame can be apportioned to the fast,
demanding pace of life in the modern and "advanced" world we are
living in. The other part can be attributed to the lack of will and
the apathy on the part of members of the family to get together more
often. Every one seems quite happy with leading his/her "own life".
Parents have a responsibility to bind the family. Upbringing playsan
important part on how close off-spring will be with their parents and
among themselves in later life. If they have grown up comfortably in a
cold, detached home environment, the "hotel-type" home, they can
hardly be expected to take muchinterest in family affairs later on.
Parents need to spend time withtheir children daily - Quality Time.
Quality time means a time of day or night when neither of them or
their children are tired or occupied with other things. Try to fix a
time daily so that a regular pattern can be set. Sit down as a family.
Talk. Discuss. Ask children about school. How did the day go. What did
they learn. What was exciting, etc. Tell them about your own work,
your day. Children are good talkers. They get excited. They need to
express themselves; their feelings and emotions. Givethem this
opportunity to talk. They need it. You will be surprised how much you
do not know about your child's life.
Parents should never regard thisdaily get-together as a small or
unimportant part of their lives. It is VITAL. This togetherness will
convince your children that you are interested in them. This will
motivate and encourage them to perform better in all what they do.
This daily get-together will also lead to the BONDING OF THE FAMILY,
which is so important for the family and the children, especially.
Today the family unit is slowly disintegrating all over the world.
What is more sad is that it is even happening to Muslim homes and
families.
A strongly-bonded family will produce a stable and strong child.
Otherwise the child will suffer psychological disorders that become
progressively worse. Such a child eventually becomes a lost cause; a
liability to his/her family and to society at large. The implications
for society in a neglected child are enormous. This is very sad and
unfortunate for the neglected child. It is also dangerous for
thefuture of the child. Such a child will easily be influenced by
outsiders and alien influences, as s/he will not find fulfilment inthe
home. Such a child could end-up becoming a drug-addict or even a
criminal. Parents may be in for a rude shock and could possibly
realise the harm only after it is too late to really reverse the
damage. May Allah save our children from such a day.
A good way to get going with the family-evening is to assist children
with their school work. Get them to bring their school bag and books
along. Look at their work, even if you do not understand much! Ask
them a few questions about the work they have learnt; from their
books. Help them along with their Islamic Studies as well. Listen
keenly to their Qur'an recitation lesson. Ensure they have learnt all
Islamic Studies lessons for the next day. Get them to complete other
school work.
Finally, talk to them for a few minutes about good manners, good
behaviour, the importance of discipline and hardwork. Narrate to them
some interesting anecdote from whichthey could learn a lesson or
moral. If possible read to them for a few minutes from a good Islamic
book or Kitaab. All of thiswill go a very long way to developing your
child into a highly successful adult.
in and out at odd hours, each one doing his own little thing. "The
family" has now almost become just a fond memory. "The family" having
meals together is a rare occasion. Just sitting together and chatting
is even more rare. Part of the blame can be apportioned to the fast,
demanding pace of life in the modern and "advanced" world we are
living in. The other part can be attributed to the lack of will and
the apathy on the part of members of the family to get together more
often. Every one seems quite happy with leading his/her "own life".
Parents have a responsibility to bind the family. Upbringing playsan
important part on how close off-spring will be with their parents and
among themselves in later life. If they have grown up comfortably in a
cold, detached home environment, the "hotel-type" home, they can
hardly be expected to take muchinterest in family affairs later on.
Parents need to spend time withtheir children daily - Quality Time.
Quality time means a time of day or night when neither of them or
their children are tired or occupied with other things. Try to fix a
time daily so that a regular pattern can be set. Sit down as a family.
Talk. Discuss. Ask children about school. How did the day go. What did
they learn. What was exciting, etc. Tell them about your own work,
your day. Children are good talkers. They get excited. They need to
express themselves; their feelings and emotions. Givethem this
opportunity to talk. They need it. You will be surprised how much you
do not know about your child's life.
Parents should never regard thisdaily get-together as a small or
unimportant part of their lives. It is VITAL. This togetherness will
convince your children that you are interested in them. This will
motivate and encourage them to perform better in all what they do.
This daily get-together will also lead to the BONDING OF THE FAMILY,
which is so important for the family and the children, especially.
Today the family unit is slowly disintegrating all over the world.
What is more sad is that it is even happening to Muslim homes and
families.
A strongly-bonded family will produce a stable and strong child.
Otherwise the child will suffer psychological disorders that become
progressively worse. Such a child eventually becomes a lost cause; a
liability to his/her family and to society at large. The implications
for society in a neglected child are enormous. This is very sad and
unfortunate for the neglected child. It is also dangerous for
thefuture of the child. Such a child will easily be influenced by
outsiders and alien influences, as s/he will not find fulfilment inthe
home. Such a child could end-up becoming a drug-addict or even a
criminal. Parents may be in for a rude shock and could possibly
realise the harm only after it is too late to really reverse the
damage. May Allah save our children from such a day.
A good way to get going with the family-evening is to assist children
with their school work. Get them to bring their school bag and books
along. Look at their work, even if you do not understand much! Ask
them a few questions about the work they have learnt; from their
books. Help them along with their Islamic Studies as well. Listen
keenly to their Qur'an recitation lesson. Ensure they have learnt all
Islamic Studies lessons for the next day. Get them to complete other
school work.
Finally, talk to them for a few minutes about good manners, good
behaviour, the importance of discipline and hardwork. Narrate to them
some interesting anecdote from whichthey could learn a lesson or
moral. If possible read to them for a few minutes from a good Islamic
book or Kitaab. All of thiswill go a very long way to developing your
child into a highly successful adult.
The Kids would have Known the Difference!
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon. My friend was taking his two little
boys to play miniature golf. He walked up to the fellow at the ticket
counter and said, "How much is the ticket to get in?"
The young man replied, "$3.00 for adults and $3.00 for any kid who is
older than six years. We let them in free if they are six years or
younger. How old are they?"
My friend replied, "One is three years and the other is seven, so
Iguess I owe you $6.00."
The man at the ticket counter said, "Hey, Mister, did you just win the
lottery or something? You could have saved yourself three bucks. You
could have toldme that the older one was six; I wouldn't have known
the difference."
My friend replied, "Yes, that may be true, but the kids would have
known the difference ."
In challenging times when ethics are more important than ever before,
make sure we set a good example for everyone we work and live with,
especially our young eyes and ears.
The Prophet ( Sallallaahu Alahi Wasalaam ) said: "Four traits whoever
possesses them is a hypocrite and whoever possesses some of them has
an element of hypocrisy until he leaves it:
1) The one who when he speaks he lies,
2) When he promises he breaks his promise,
3) When he disputes he transgresses and
4) When he makes an agreementhe violates it.
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Alahi Wasalaam) alsosaid: 'Whoever
says to a child, 'Come here and take this,' then does not give him
something, this is counted as a lie.' (Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4991)
boys to play miniature golf. He walked up to the fellow at the ticket
counter and said, "How much is the ticket to get in?"
The young man replied, "$3.00 for adults and $3.00 for any kid who is
older than six years. We let them in free if they are six years or
younger. How old are they?"
My friend replied, "One is three years and the other is seven, so
Iguess I owe you $6.00."
The man at the ticket counter said, "Hey, Mister, did you just win the
lottery or something? You could have saved yourself three bucks. You
could have toldme that the older one was six; I wouldn't have known
the difference."
My friend replied, "Yes, that may be true, but the kids would have
known the difference ."
In challenging times when ethics are more important than ever before,
make sure we set a good example for everyone we work and live with,
especially our young eyes and ears.
The Prophet ( Sallallaahu Alahi Wasalaam ) said: "Four traits whoever
possesses them is a hypocrite and whoever possesses some of them has
an element of hypocrisy until he leaves it:
1) The one who when he speaks he lies,
2) When he promises he breaks his promise,
3) When he disputes he transgresses and
4) When he makes an agreementhe violates it.
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Alahi Wasalaam) alsosaid: 'Whoever
says to a child, 'Come here and take this,' then does not give him
something, this is counted as a lie.' (Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4991)
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