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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The provocation of ''the film about our Prophet (saas)'' is designed to disintegratebelievers

The American-produced film with a blasphemous content against Islam
and our Prophet (saas) – surely Islam and our blessed Prophet (saas)
are beyond that – has instantly dominated the world agenda. Some
people have immediately fallen into the trap of this provocative
act. They started engaging in protests, attacked embassies, and
even killed people. They accused governments, states, nations,
races and religions simply because of an ordinary film based on the
distortions produced by an ordinary person. Newspapers, in their own
eyes, disseminated "an aggressive, hate-monger image of a Muslim who
burns flags and engages in ferocious activities." A tremendous
propaganda of "Bloody Islam" has been initiated. For days,
anti-Islamists all over the world distorted these propaganda
materials as they liked and used them for their own benefits.
The provocation accomplished its goal in a short while: as a result,
an ordinary, anti-Islamic producer of a very ordinary film, which is
entirely divorced from facts and based on distortions, has become
world famous. This weird film which is composed of made-up stories
which would otherwise not be heard by anyone if these incidents
have not occurred also became well-known.
Those who, in their own eyes, strive to show Islam as a religion of
blood and vulgarity, have accomplished their stealthy intentions and
those who say "Allah is One" were set against one another.
What is astonishing is that, upon the word of an impertinent
anti-Islamic person, Muslims immediately believed that this movie
was about our blessed our Prophet (saas). This incomprehensible
assertion of an impertinent person was somehow taken seriously.
Muslims adopted this assertion simply because he told so, not
realizing the fact that they have become instrumental in spreading
this provocation. They did not understand that they were fallen into
a trap. They could not realize that the goal of this poor, ordinary
person was to become renowned and to disintegrate religions. The
fact is however, believers had to think in line with the Qur'an and
realize that they have been instrumental in making an ordinary
person accomplish his goal. They had to comprehend that they had
become instrumental in presenting an unknown person like a very
important individual.
Insult belongs to those who utter it. The producer of this movie
told himself in this movie and thus insulted himself.
There is a well-known phrase: insults always belong to the ones who
utter them. The producer of the film made a film about himself. In
his film, he described his own flawed character traits, his
distorted ideas and made all the insults to himself.
It is very striking that Muslims take such a very common person who
has fallen into the situation of hurling insults to himself so
seriously.
But why have Muslims been so rapidly provoked? There are two
reasons of it. First; ignorance and lack of knowledge. Second;
fanaticism, that is bigotry. The fact is however, lack of knowledge
is a concept that also includes bigotry, because in our day many
people assume the bigotry they experience to be Islam. They think
that being a Muslim necessitates feeling rage and spilling blood.
For this reason, they take an impertinent seriously, invade
embassies, murder people, curse countries and nations, burn flags
and continuously mention blood and rage.
These Muslims are even unaware that they, in fact, commit a sin. The
great majority of these people are driven away from the Qur'an by
bigots. The fact is, according to the Qur'an taking the soul of an
innocent soul; declaring religions, nations and races as enemies;
giving the image of hatred and fear to human beings is unlawful.
This way, these people commit sins. Remaining under the influence
of filthy indoctrinations of bigots, they believe the perverted
religion made up by them to be the true religion. However what
matters in the religion that one experiences by living by the
Qur'an is to eliminate the seeds of rage and to treat everyone of
every religion, language, race and nation with love. That is why
these people have the need to urgently try to understand the soul
and essence of the Qur'an.
The goal of the satan is driving a wedge among believers; Muslims
must not permit this to happen
Satan always tries to weaken believers and he commits this by
stirring up sources of disorder that will drive them apart. Satan
have always taken advantage from disbelievers' union, some Muslims'
harboring ill will against the People of the Book (Christians and
Jews), some of whom are described to be "sincere" in the Qur'an,
and such provocations' distancing the members of the three religions
from one another.
That is because satan is aware that union of those who say "Allah is
One" and those representatives of love will lead to an
extraordinary and invincible power in the world. Thus genuine
Muslims must think in compliance with the Qur'an and the hadith of
our Prophet (saas) and be aware of this stealthy plot of satan.
We, as Muslims, must fulfill the requirements our religion of Islam
which commands love, beauty, peace, compassion, democracy and
self-sacrifice.
- We must approach Muslims, Christians, Jews and all human
beings regardless of their religion and race, with real love.
- We must eliminate the corrupted rationale of those
provocateurs who try to plot against Islam and for this end embrace
all Muslims, Christians, Jews and those who side with love and
companionship.
- We must keep in mind that all the conflicts in the world
stem from the disunion of believers. This is related in the Qur'an
thus: Those who are disbelievers are the friends and protectors of
one another. If you do not act in this way there will be turmoil in
the land and great corruption. (Surat al-Anfal, 73)
No one can come up and say, "I have made an anti-Islamic film" or "I
have drawn a caricature against Islam" when;
- Believers declare their unity in the face of provocations,
- Good people embrace one another with love and compassion,
- When those who say "Allah is One" unite together as one and
establish a powerful unity.
These people will simply lose their power to engage in such evil
acts in the face of the powerful unity of believers and the
representatives of love. The fear that their unity and power cause
will suffice them.
The greatest revenge against provocateurs is the union of members of
all religions around the world under the umbrella of love and
peace. Establishing this unity is the most urgent duty incumbent
upon us, Muslims, for this is what Allah commands us in the Qur'an.

Those who assert that they are Muslims but do not practice the real tenets of Islam are the bigots

Prophet Muhammad (saas) was a very modern, joyful person of broad
horizons who supported the arts and sciences.
Those who assert that they are Muslims but do not practice the real
tenets of Islam are the bigots who are in the dark about the true
spirit of Islam and who do not experience it!
Do not try to understand Islam by looking at the bigots . Learn Islam
from those true Muslims who live by Islam in compliance with the
spirit of the Qur'an.
A bigot is stark and sulky.
A Muslim is joyful, open and full of life!
A bigot hates women, children and animals.
A Muslim likes everything that is beautiful. He appreciates a
woman's value, watches over the children and loves animals, plants
and all living beings!
A bigot does not understand the arts, and dislikes arts and aesthetics.
A Muslim likes the arts and has a very strong sense of aesthetics!
A bigot is against science.
A Muslim attaches great importance to science and contributes to
scientific progress!
A bigot can not speak graciously, he is aggressive.
A Muslim speaks the best of words, he is compassionate!
Both the life and spirit of a bigot is dark.
A Muslim is full of life, he radiates light to his surroundings!
A bigot tends to fight. He is full of hate and rage.
A Muslim wants peace, love and friendship to reign!
A bigot is hostile towards Christians and Jews.
A Muslim approaches Christians and Jews with compassion.
He attaches importance to them and shows them respect!
A bigot does not like music, and takes no pleasure from music.
A Muslim loves music as a blessing created by Allah!
A bigot is unkempt and filthy!
A Muslim is very pure and brilliant!
A bigot lives in nasty, dark places.
A Muslim loves the best quality and the most beautiful of everything!
A bigot devastates wherever he enters. He defiles and reduces the
quality of life overall.
A Muslim brings quality of life to wherever he enters. He takes
pleasure in beautifying the world!
A bigot does not know how to think; he acts in compliance with the
dogmas he has learned by heart.
A Muslim takes great pleasure from deep thinking. He acts by using
his wisdom and his conscience!
A bigot can not tolerate different thoughts.
A Muslim wants people of every school thought to express their
opinion as they wish!
A bigot finds the energy to live by constantly inventing new enemies.
A Muslim makes an effort to befriend anyone who seems to harbor the
most negative opinion.
A bigot does not show courtesy.
A Muslim is excellent in his manners and social conduct!
A bigot has an inferiority complex!
A Muslim has an extremely confident personality due to his trust in Allah!
And the most important of all;
A bigot can not appreciate Allah's might as is due. He does not
know the love of Allah, he does not abide by the Qur'an and only
follows his idols.
A Muslim is in love with Allah. He lives for Allah, he is fully
attached to the Qur'an and he only seeks to earn Allah's good
pleasure!

Believers' bonds of love are a shield that eliminates oppression

One of the main characteristics of Muslims is that they have a great
love of Allah, Allah's messengers and prophets and for all Muslims
who seek Allah's approval. This bond of love and friendship between
believers is revealed as follows in the Qur'an:
" Your friend is only Allah and His Messenger and those who have
iman: those who establish prayer and pay alms, and bow." (Surat
al-Ma'ida, 55)
Muslims Love for One Another Is a Manifestation of the Profound
Love and Passion for Allah
The true source of Muslims' love for one another is their profound
love of Allah. Believers whose aim in the life of this world is to
earn the approval and mercy of Allah and paradise spend their whole
lives for Allah. As revealed in the Qur'an in the verse " Say: 'My
prayer and my rites, my living and my dying, are for Allah alone,
the Lord of all the worlds, " (Surat al-An'am, 162) , they seek to
earn Allah's approval in all they do and in all their behavior. The
love of believers who dedicate all they have to earning Allah's
approval is also for Allah alone.
The love of a believer who knows Allah, who witnesses His might and
greatness at every moment and who feels His love, affection and
mercy throughout his life, is incomparable stronger than any other
love. His love for other believers will similarly be powerful and
profound since it is based on love of Allah. The fact that he knows
that the friendship he enjoys with other believers will last for all
time in the hereafter is another reason for that being very strong
and permanent. Allah cites the moral values of the Prophet John
(pbuh) in the Qur'an as an example of the love of believers:
"[After the child had been born and grown We said], 'John, take
hold of the Book with vigor.' We gave him judgment while still a
child, and tenderness and purity from Us – he had piety –" (Surah
Maryam, 12-13)
Our Prophet (saas) also reveals in the hadiths that believers' love
for one another is for Allah's approval:
Abu Zarr (pbuh) relates: "Rasulullah (saas) said: "The most virtuous
of deeds is to love for Allah's sake and to hate for Allah's sake."
(Kütüb-i Sitte, Vol. 10, p. 140; Abû Dâvud, Sünnet 3, 4599)
"The strongest bonds of faith are friendship for Allah, enmity for
Allah and love for Allah." (Kütüb-i Sitte, Vol. 10, p. 141)
Believers with a great love and fear of Allah and who honestly
strive for His approval of them, are auspicious people who bring
beauty to the world. Because of these superior virtues they also
love Allah's creations, feel affection and compassion for them, and
wish to protect them and do them good.
Allah has revealed that in return for this fine love and their
sincere devotion to our Lord that stem from the faith in believers'
hearts and their fear of Him, they will be rewarded with paradise,
the place of the best love and devotion.
The Qur'an is the Basis of Love
Our Lord does not only command His servants to love in the Qur'an. He
also describes in detail what form the foundation of love will
take. For example, He reveals that at the basis of a person's love
for someone else will lie patience, loyalty, generosity, care,
truthfulness, courage, protectiveness and loving other more than
one loves oneself. Allah refers to this love as follows in the
Qur'an:
" Those who were already settled in the abode, and in faith, before
they came, love those who have made pilrgrimage to them and do not
find in their hearts any need for what they have been given and
prefer them to themselves even if they themselves are needy. It is
the people who are safe-guarded from the avarice of their own
selves who are successful." (Surat al-Hashr, 9)
As revealed in this verse, characteristics such as consideration,
loyalty and fortitude are the most significant indicators of love.
People who are egotistical and selfish, and not patient and
forgiving, are totally devoid of true love. Our Lord, who of course
has a flawless knowledge of the behavior and attitudes of the
servants He creates, their psychology in other words, describes the
features of people who are loveless and do not behave in accordance
with the moral values of the Qur'an in detail in that book, and
thus makes it easier for Muslims to identify those characteristics.
Allah reveals in the Qur'an that hard work and care and attention
are necessary for love. He notes that loves needs to be tended, just
like a flower. Some people who do not know the true love that
Allah describes in the Qur'an imagine that love is dependent on
physical appearance and that people can only be loved if they are
attractive. Yet people's anatomical structures consist of flesh,
fat, bone and blood; therefore, were it not for the skin, the work
of Allah's matchless creation, there would be very little about people
to like. People who turn their love toward matter do not in fact
love that appearance. It is at this point that the basis of the
true love that believers feel for one another emerges. This is
because believers love people, not just for their external
appearance, but for the moral virtues they embody in their souls.
And it is believers who live by the moral values of the Qur'an and
seek the approval of Allah who possesses these moral qualities. For
that reason, MUSLIMS LOVE OTHER MUSLIMS. AND AMONG MUSLIMS, THEY
MOST LOVE THOSE THEY REGARD AS HAVING THE MOST PIETY AND BEING THE
MOST SINCERE BECAUSE ACCORDING TO THE QUR'AN, LOVE IS DEPENDENT ON
PEITY, AND MUSLIMS MOST LOVE THE PERSON THEY REGARD AS HAVING MOST
OF ALLAH'S APPROVAL. This is revealed as follows in a verse :
" Some people set up equals to Allah, loving them as they should
love Allah. But those who have faith have greater love for Allah. If
only you could see those who do wrong at the time when they see the
punishment, and that truly all strength belongs to Allah, and that
Allah is severe in punishment." (Surat al-Baqara, 165)

Fathwa, - Relationships

Question:
There is a big difference between love & arranged marriages, or so
I've heard. But what I don'tunderstand is how love marriages can
actually "exist" if you don't become their boyfriend or friend first.
When you have a love relationship with someone you must getto know the
person first before deciding on something big like marrying them! But,
if you started to hang out with that person, wouldn't you become their
"boyfriend" or"girlfriend"? Please help me clear this up.:)
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful
Dear Sister,
Assalamu alaikum,
I pray this message finds you well.
Let's address some issues and definitions here.
An "arranged" marriage does not have to be absent of love. Even in a
situation where the marriage is arranged by parents or relatives, it's
possible for the intendedcouple to get to know one another and come
tolove each other.
A "love" marriage is not necessarily all about love. In fact, many
people think they love each other only to get married and find out
that what they thought was love was really just lust.
It is possible to have a"love" marriage without becoming someone's
boyfriend or girlfriend or dating. However, given the tendencies of
human nature, it is difficult to stay within the limits of the
Shariah. That is why Muslim cultures place a lot of emphasis on
marriages being family affairs. And that is why Islamic law places
strict conditions on interactions between unmarried males and females.
It is possible for two people to love each other based on qualities
like character, piety, compassion, and personality. It doesn't always
have to be physical. However, it is really only through marriage that
love is both tested and strengthened. That is why it is best--to the
extent possible--to save these strong feelings for after marriage,
where they can be acted upon in a lawful fashion.
And Allah knows best.

Fathwa, - Christian man wants to convert for marriage

Question:
It has been a while that I'm seeing a Christian, and he wanted to
marry me and he said that he is willing to do whateverit takes which
means that he is ready to become a Muslim but the question is I'm
afraid to go into this relation ship because what if he converted and
didn't believe in it? Wouldn't it be wrong? By the way I'mmuhajaba.
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Praise be to Allah.
May Allah's peace and blessings shower upon our beloved Messenger.
Dear Sister,
I pray that this message finds you in good health and iman.
I advise you, woman to woman, to exercise the utmost caution in this
situation. Love often blinds us to certain realities. When a Muslim
woman becomes attracted to a non-Muslim man, she needs to ask herself
some questions.
1. Why do I love this person? How is he bringing me closer to myCreator?
2. If I weren't in the picture, would he still be interested in Islam?
3. Do I want to be married to a man whose sole interest in Islam is
because of me, rather than for Allah?
4. What happens if we marry and have children? Will he be able to
provide a good example of Muslim manhood, especially to my sons?
5. How will this affect myrelationship with my family, especially my parents?
6. How will I get along with non-Muslim in-laws? Will I be comfortable
in such a situation?
My advice to you is to stop seeing him in private, if that is indeed
the case. The only time you should see him is in the presence of your
father or wali (male guardian). Introduce himto practicing Muslim men.
This is the difficult part: you need to separate your emotions from
this situation and really thinkabout the consequences of such a
marriage. There is the possibility that he may become Muslim and never
practice. This has happened to many Muslim women, who often find
themselves wishing that they'd considered the long-term. Or, he may
end up being a very sincere Muslim. Only AllahMost High knows what is
in his heart.
What you must do is be the best example of a Muslima to him. Show him
by your character and conduct the right way to do things: the way that
is most pleasingto Allah.
Turn to Allah with your hopes and prayers. Make istikhara, the
guidance prayer. You can view the details at:
http://qa.sunnipath.com /issue_view.asp?HD=1& ID=1056&CATE=4.
Last, but certainly not least, please consult yourfamily. You
absolutely need to involve them in this process. I've witnessed the
heartbreak that can ensue when a Muslim woman picks a spouse
completely against the wishes of her family. Please consider your
family's feelings.

Fathwa, - My Husband Doesn'tWant Children Now

Question:
wI am 25 and my husband is 28. We have been married 9 months and are
both working but living with relatives. We are planning inshaAllah to
move on our own in January. Thing is I really very much want to start
having children soon, but my husband wants to wait2 or more years.
I''m really unhappy with this decision. His reason is he wants us to
save money and possibly continue his studies, pay his debts and save
for our future. I''m very happy with my husband and our marriage but
I''m very much desiring to be a mother sooner rather than later.
Shouldn''t he have more trust in Allah?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Praise be to Allah.
May the peace and blessings of Allah showerupon our beloved Messenger.
Dear Sister,
The key to resolving this situation is to maintain open, loving
communication with your spouse. A woman's heart may yearn for
children, while her husband may want to wait. Sometimes the reverse is
true: he's ready right away and she wants to wait.
I know that the maternalurge is very strong. But it's also important
to consider both the short and the long term. An important decision
such as this one should be mutual.
I do suggest that you give your husband a little more time for the
simple reason that you are still newlyweds. Becoming parents
completely changes your life. It is very beneficial for husband and
wife to establish a firm marital foundation and a solid relationship
before having children. Then when the stresses of parenthood come into
play, husband and wife have a repository of strength, love, and
friendship to draw upon.
Trust me, having kids canbe stressful, albeit the stress is good
stress. Takethis time to enjoy each other and the activities that
become very difficult or even impossible to do once you start a
family.
It's also important to make your expectations very clear to your
husband. While you may be willing to wait a while, let him know that
you don't want to hold off indefinitely. Now is the time to understand
how the female body works. Most women are in their childbearing prime
in their 20s. After awoman reaches age 30 or 35, her fertility begins
to decline and conception does becomemore difficult. So it's a good
idea to set a date so to speak and look forward to the anticipation of
conception and parenthood. It's a wonderful thing to plan for.
I don't think it's an issue of your husband not trusting in Allah Most
High enough. Give him the benefit of the doubt. You live with
relatives, and he wants to continue his studies. When you have your
own family, you will definitely want your own space. I think he's also
being prudent to consider your finances. Having children requires some
income. For example, there's the cost of prenatal care, your hospital
stay, decorating the nursery, laying in all those supplies, as well as
your child's well-baby visits. It is actually in your future child's
or children's best interests for Mom and Dad to be as prepared as
possible.
Last, but certainly not least, both of you should make istikhara. Turn
to Allah Most High for guidance in all situations; Allah willing you
will make the best decision. And emphasize the sunna of our
belovedMessenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. The Prophet
lovedchildren and taught his Ummah to be kind and generous to the
young. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that
Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "When a man dies, accrual
of merit in his favor from good deeds ceases except from three
actions: 1. A charity which continues after hisdeath; 2. Knowledge
left behind from which men continue to benefit, and 3. Righteous
offspring who pray for him." (Muslim 4005)

The Prophet's acts of worship during Hajj -II

4- Heeding Allaah's hudood )limits(
Heeding Allaah's limits is the highest degree of piety. It is an
indication of true belief, and a sign of perfect submission to Allaah.
The Prophetmore than anyone else, was a strict observant of Allaah's
limits. Hewas the most devout of all, and used to glorify Allaah's
sanctities more than any one else, as was seen on many occasions
during Hajj. For example, when heoffered Hady, out of consideration
for his companions he did not end his Ihraam, although he ordered
those who did not offer Hady to end theirs, and to perform
Umrahsimultaneously with the Hajj. However, having interpreted his
order merely as a non-obligatory permission, they kept their Ihraam.
Expressing their desire tostay in the state of Ihraam, some of them
said "Do we come to 'Arafah after having sex with our wives?" Upon
hearing this, the Prophetresponded:"You know for sure that I am more
devout, more truthful, and more righteous than any of you. Yet, had I
not offered Hady, I would have ended my state of Ihraam. You,
therefore, should end your state of Ihraam."]Al-Bukhaari[
5- His tranquility and submission to Allaah
Presence of the heart, and submissiveness to Allaah, Almighty, can be
attained only through tranquility and strict discipline of the senses.
The outer appearance in this regard, is an indication of the inner
reality. In his Hajj, the Prophetcombined both elements: Firstly,
heattained a presenceof the heart. Nothing could diverthis attention
away from his rituals, or from showing submission and humility to
Allaah. Standing with his hands raised close to his chest, he
privately offered his supplication for extended periods of time.
Secondly, all of the Prophet'ssenses were full of submission and
surrender to Allaah, Almighty. He would walk quietly in reverence and
tranquility goingabout his rituals. Jaabirreported: "The
Prophetperformed Al-Ifaadhah in tranquility." ]Al-Bukhaari[ Ibn
'Abbaasreported that as he and the Prophetwere movingtogether on the
Day of 'Arafah, they heard loud noises, clatteringand roars of camels.
The Prophetthen pointed his whip at the people and said: "Be quiet;
haste is no indication of righteousness!" ]At-Tirmithi[
6- Doing plenty of good deeds
Not only did the Prophetenjoined good, hewas also keen on doing the
same during the Hajj. This is manifest in his performance of all the
favorable Hajj rituals. He performed Ghusl)ritual body wash( before
assuming Ihraam, wore perfume upon assuming and ending
it,]Al-Bukhaari[, marked and garlanded the sacrificial animal, and
frequently recited talbiyah aloud until hehad cast the
Jamaratul-'Aqabah )'Aqabah Stone(. ]Al-Bukhaari[ He also started
Tawaaf as soon as he entered the House, ]Al-Bukhaari[, walked briskly
in Tawaaf, touched the two corners of the Ka'bah, offered two Rak'ahs
of Tawaaf behind Maqaam Ibraaheem )Ibraaheem's station(,]Muslim[,
supplicated Allaah on the hills of Safaa and Marwah, ranin the middle
of the valley, supplicated upon touching the two corners and while
throwing the jamaraat ]Al-Bukhaari[. There are many other acts that
heperformed.
7- His moderation and equanimity
Islam encourages moderation and censures exaggeration. In fact
equanimity was the most significant attitude of the Prophetin the
Hajj. Heabhorred exaggeration—hedid neither too much nor too little.
Two acts of worship can be stressed in this regard. Firstly, headopted
a happy medium between his acts of worship]Al-Bukhaari[, and his
responsibility as a leader of the Muslims. However, hedid not neglect
his duty to his wives and his household who needed care and affection.
Secondly, healso took equal care of his body and soul. This is a very
important point, as the awe-inspiring surroundings of the Hajj may
compel many people to observe the spiritual and entirely forget the
physical side of their being. The Prophethowever, took very good care
of his body. For example, on Tarwyah Day hemoved closer to Mina in
order to be near 'Arafah ]Muslim[; slept during the nights of 'Arafah
and Muzdalifah ]Al-Bukhaari[; took breakfast on the Day of
'Arafah]Al-Bukhaari[; but did not offer supererogatory prayers
]Muslim[. Hetook shelter in a dome made from camel hair erected
especially for him, moved between the sacred sites]Al-Bukhaari[, and
performed some of the Hajj rituals riding on camelback ]Muslim[.
Furthermore, he even had someone who served and helped him. ]Ibn
Maajah[
8- Renouncement of the present life
The Prophetrenounced the present life and rejected all that was not
vital for the Hereafter. There are countless examples of his
denunciatory attitude towards the present life. Listed are but a few:
Heused an old, shabby camel saddled with a piece of velvet hardly
worth four Dirhams )silver currency(. Heallowed Usaamah Ibn Zaydto
ride behind him on his camel back from 'Arafah to Muzdalifah, and
allowed Al-Fadhl Ibn 'Abbaasto ride behind him from Muzdalifah to
Mina. ]Al-Bukhaari[

The Prophet's acts of worship during Hajj -I

Introduction
Hajj is one of the most prominentforms of worship in Islam. It is
anembodiment of true following of the Prophet'sexample. Unfortunately,
it has recently become apparent that too much emphasis is being placed
upon rulings pertaining to common mistakes committed by pilgrims
during Hajj, and to what validatesor invalidates this major ritual.
The fact that these rulings are indeed important, even necessary)since
the validity of Hajj is largelycontingent on them( has made people
forget other equally important aspects of the Prophet'sconduct during
the Hajj. As a consequence, pilgrims nowadays perform many acts that
do not exactly follow his guidance.
The main aim of this article is therefore, to give an accurate account
of the Prophet'sacts of worship during Hajj, with the hope that this
will help those who wish to accurately follow the Prophet'sexample.
The Prophet'sacts of worship during Hajj
Educating and leading the pilgrims, as well as caring for his wives
and household did not prevent the Prophetfrom worshipping Allaah, or
from showing submissiveness to Him. This attitude took various forms,
and here are some of the most significant examples:
1.Realizing and enhancing Tawheed)Islamic monotheism(
Tawheed is one of the fundamental principles of Islam that the
Prophetrealized and fostered. This was very evident in his conduct
during the Hajj as it was in his recitation of Talbiyah)saying
Labbayka Allaahumma labbayk(, which has become the Hajj motto. It
means that the act of Hajj is offered to Allaah, the One, Who has no
associates. The Prophetcontinued to recite Talbiyah from the moment he
began the ritual, and until he hadcast Jamratul-'Aqabah )Aqabah stone(
on the Slaughter Day )i.e. 'Eed day(. His Talbiyah went as follows:
"Labbayka Allaahumma labbayk. Labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk.
Innal-hamda wan-n'imata laka wal-mulk, laa shareeka lak".
Moreover, the Prophetobserved strict devotion in all his deeds.
Healways asked Allaahto help him avoid hypocrisy and showing-off.
Anasreported that he heard the Prophetsay:"O Allaah, make my
Hajj)pilgrimage( free of hypocrisy andshowing-off."]Muslim[
While he was on the hills of Safaaand Marwah, the Prophetsupplicated
to Allaah as narrated by Jaabirwho said, "The Prophetbegan by
ascending As-Safaa until the Ka'bah was visible to him, then he faced
Qiblah and said"Laa ilaaha illallaah, Allaahu Akbar" )There is no god
worthy of worship but Allaah, Allaah is the greatest( andrepeated "Laa
ilaaha illallaah." There are no associates to Him; He is the Owner of
the universe, to Him we give thanks, He is the Omnipotent; there is no
god worthy of worship but Allaah, theOne... "He repeated this three
times until he reached Al-Marwah, where he did the same as he did on
As-Safaa."]Muslim[
The Prophetsupplicated Allaah on the Day of 'Arafah saying as narrated
in the authentic hadeeth,"The best invocation is performed on the Day
of 'Arafah, and the best supplication ever offered by me or by
previous apostles is: Laa ilaaha illallaah. There are no associates to
Him; He is the Owner of the universe, to Him wegive thanks, He is the
Omnipotent; there is-no god but Allaah, the One."]Muslim[
2.Repudiating the polytheists and insisting on acting differently from them
In many of the Hajj rituals, the Prophetinsisted on acting differently
from the polytheists and on following in the footstepsof our father
Ibraaheem. This attitude was culminated by his rejection of their
actions in the sermon he delivered on the Day of 'Arafah. "All
Jaahiliyah )pre-Islamic( traditions are under my feet," the
Prophetdeclared.]Muslim[ Some of the most important rituals that the
Prophetinsisted on changing are as follows:
Talbia:The polytheists used to associate other gods with Allaah when
they said "Except one associate; he is yours; you own him and whatever
he owns."]Al-Bukhaari[ The Prophetmade Tawheed )monotheism( pure, and
cast away the association of other gods with Allaah, repudiating such
practice.
Another example of the Prophet'sinsistence on acting differently from
the polytheists isseen in his stopping with the pilgrims at 'Arafah,
unlike the Quraysh who used to stop at Muzdalifah, saying:"We do not
perform Al-Ifaadah )departure( except from Haram."]Al-Bukhaari[
3.His overwhelming supplication, invocation and humility to Allaah
Supplication has a special status in Islam as it aims at expressing
total submissiveness, surrender and humility to Allaah. The
Prophetsaid: "Supplication is worship." ]Abu Daawood[ He used to
per-form supplication during the Hajj more than at any other time. He
would supplicate Allaah, Almighty, in Tawaaf, and while standing on
the hills of Safaa and Marwah. He also offered lengthy supplications
on the Day of 'Arafah, riding on his camel back, raising his hands
close to his chest as if he were a poor man begging for
sadaqah)charity(. Hewould remain in that condition from the moment he
had chosen the spot at which he would stop after salaah)prayer( and
until sunset. Healso did the same at Al-Mash'ar Al-Haraam )the Sacred
Monument( in Muzdalifah right after he had offered the Fajr)dawn(
prayer and almost until sunrise. ]Al-Bukhaari[ On the Daysof Tashreeq,
and when hehad cast the first two jamaraat)pebbles(, he would face
Qiblah, raise his hands, and start a prolonged
supplication.]Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[

Evolution of the science of the Quran –I

The Era of the Companions:
The Quran is the final revelation sent by Allaah to Prophet Muhammad.
It is an eternal miracle that grows in clarity and strength with time
and each new scientific discovery. It was revealed over nearly
twenty-three years, during which the Prophettaught it and explained it
to his companions. He sallallaahu' alayhi wa sallam also answered all
of their questions and did not die before completely delivering
themessage of the Quran, making it clearly understood.
At the same time, the Companionswere verykeen to memorise, understand
and practice it. Due to their mastery ofArabic, the purity of
theirminds and hearts, and because they had witnessed the Quran being
revealed under many circumstances and in response to diverse events,
they were able to accumulate much understanding and knowledge of the
Quran.
Some of them actually mastered its knowledge. Abdullaah bin Mas'oodwas
one of those whorealised this great achievement. He described his
knowledge of the Quran by saying:"I swear by Allaah that there is not
a verse of the Quran except that I know where and why it was revealed,
and if I knew of anyone who knows the Book of Allaah more than I do, I
would travel to him."]Al-Bukhaari[
Other Companions devoted all of their lives to the Quran. Abdullaah
bin 'Umarfor example,was reported by Imaam Maalikin 'Al-Muwatta'as
having spent eight consecutive years completely memorising and
learning Soorah)chapter( Al-Baqarah )the second Quranic chapter(.
It was also reported that the Companionsused to say, "It is considered
tobe a great thing that one of us learns the Soorahs Al-Baqarah and
Aal 'Imraan )The second and third chapters(." And that: "They used to
learn the Quran from the Prophetten verses at atime, and that they
would not go beyond them until they had learned all possible knowledge
and actions in them and applied them."
This great knowledge was not all written down as text, except for what
was written down by some Companions. The reason was that the basic
process of teaching and learning in those times was the oral
tradition. Only the Quran itself and those Companions' writings were
received in written format by the next generation of Muslims.
However, many of the Companionswere known for their excellentknowledge
and understanding of the Quran. People like 'Uthmaan, Ali, Zayd,
Ubay,Ibn Mas'ood, Ibn 'Abbaas and Ibn 'Umaras well as others, had many
brilliant and inspired students, such as Mujaahid, Qataadah and
'Ataa'who then conveyed that knowledge to the rest of Ummah )Muslim
community( as the practice of writing down knowledge became
widespread.
The Companions' circles of teaching were attended by hundreds of
students. As those students went back home, they taught othersthe same
knowledge as they had learned. Within a short period of time, the
Companions' knowledge, was spread across the vast Muslim lands.
What is so remarkable is that after writing became popular, the pieces
of knowledge collected from different scholars who had never seen or
known one another were found to be the same and, therefore, supported
oneanother – showing consistency in the knowledge and the guidance of
Islam.
To this day and forever, no other Ummah or religion can claim
similarity to this unique feature of Islam.

The birth of the Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam

Muhammadthe Masterof Prophets, was born in Bani Hashim lane in Makkah
on Monday morning, the ninth of Rabi' Al-Awwal, the same year of the
Elephant Event, and forty years of the reign of Kisra
)KhosruNushirwan(, i.e. the twentieth or twenty-second of April, 571
A.D., according to the scholar Muhammad Sulaimân Al-Mansourpuri.
Ibn Sa'd reported that Muhammad's mother said: "When he was born,there
was a light that issued out of my pudendum )genital organs( and lit
the palaces ofSyria." Ahmad reported on the authority of 'Arbadh Ibn
Sariya something similar to this.
It was but controversially reported that significant precursors
accompanied his birth: fourteen galleries of Kisra's palace cracked
and rolled down,the Magians' sacred fire died down and some churches
onLakeSawasank down and collapsed.
His mother immediately sent someone to inform his grandfather
'Abdul-Muttalib of the happy event. Happily he came toher, carried him
to Al-Ka'bah, prayed to Allaah and thanked Him. 'Abdul-Muttalib called
thebaby Muhammad, a namenot then common amongthe Arabs.
The first woman who suckled him after his mother was Thuyebah, the
freed slave of Abu Lahab, with her son, Masrouh. She had suckledHamzah
Ibn 'Abdul-Muttalib before, and laterAbu Salamah Ibn 'Abd Al-Asad
Al-Makhzumi.
Babyhood:
It was the general customof the Arabs living in towns to send their
children away to bedouin wet nurses so that they might grow up in the
free and healthy surroundings of the desert whereby they would develop
a robust frame and acquire the pure speech and manners of the
bedouins,who were noted both forpurity of their language and for being
free from those vices which usually develop in sedentary societies.
The Prophetwas later entrusted to Haleemah bint Abi Dhuaib from Bani
Sa'd Ibn Bakr. Her husband was Al-Harith Ibn 'Abdul 'Uzza called Abi
Kabshah, from the same tribe.
Muhammadhad several foster brothers and sisters, 'Abdullah Ibn
Al-Harith, Aneesah bint Al-Haarith, Hudhafah or Judhamah bint
Al-Haarith)known as Ash-Shayma'(, and she used to nurse theProphetand
Abu Sufyan Ibn Al-Haarith Ibn 'Abdul-Muttalib, the Prophet's cousin.
HamzahIbn 'Abdul-Muttalib, the Prophet's uncle, was suckled by the
same two wet nurses, Thuyeba and Haleemah As-Sa'diyah, who suckled the
Prophet.
Traditions relate how Haleemah and the whole of her household were
favoured by successive strokes of good fortune while the baby
Muhammadlived under her care. Ibn Ishaq states that Haleemah narrated
that she, along with her husband and a suckling babe, set out from her
village in the company of some womenof her clan in quest of children
to suckle. She said:
It was a year of drought and famine and we had nothing to eat. I rode
on a brown she-ass. We also had with us an old she-camel. By Allaah we
could not get even a drop of milk. We could not have a wink of sleep
during the night for the child kept crying on account of hunger.
Therewas not enough milk in my breast and even the she-camel had
nothing tofeed him. We used to constantly pray for rain and immediate
relief. At length we reached Makkah looking for children to suckle.
Not even a single woman amongst us accepted the Messenger of
Allâhoffered to her. As soon asthey were told that he was an orphan,
they refused him. We had fixed our eyes on the reward that we would
get from the child's father. An orphan! What are his grandfather and
mother likely to do? So we spurned him because of that. Every woman
who came with me got a suckling and when we were about to depart, I
said to my husband: "By Allâh, I do not like to go back along with the
other women without any baby. I should go to that orphan and I must
take him." He said,"There is no harm in doing so and perhaps Allaah
might bless us through him." So I went and took him because there was
simply no other alternative left for me but to take him. When I lifted
him in my arms and returned to my place I put him on my breast and to
my great surprise, I found enough milk in it. He drank to his heart's
content, and so did his foster brother andthen both of them went to
sleep although my baby had not been able to sleep the previous night.
My husband then went to the she-camel to milk it and, to his
astonishment, he found plenty of milk in it. He milked it and we drank
to our fill, and enjoyed a sound sleep during the night. The next
morning, my husband said: "By Allaah Haleemah, you must understand
that you have been able to get a blessed child." And Ireplied: "By the
grace of Allaah, I hope so."
The tradition is explicit on the point that Haleemah's return journey
and her subsequent life, as long as the Prophetstayed with her, was
encircled with a halo of good fortune. The donkey that she rode when
she came to Makkah was lean and almost foundered; it recovered speed
much tothe amazement of Haleemah's fellow travellers. By the time they
reached the encampments in the country of the clan of Sa'd, they found
the scales of fortune turned in their favour. The barren land sprouted
forth luxuriant grass and beasts came back to themsatisfied and full
of milk. Muhammadstayed with Haleemah for two years until he was
weaned as Haleemah said:
We then took him back to his mother requesting her earnestly to have
himstay with us and benefit by the good fortune and blessings he had
broughtus. We persisted in our request which we substantiated by our
anxiety over the child catching a certain infection peculiar to
Makkah. At last, we were granted our wish and theProphetstayed with
usuntil he was four or five years of age.
When, as related by Anas in Sahih Muslim, Gabriel came down and ripped
his chest open and took out the heart. He then extracted a blood-clot
out of it and said: "That was the part of Satan in thee." And then he
washed it with the waterof Zamzam in a gold basin. After that the
heartwas joined together and restored to its place. The boys and
playmates camerunning to his mother, i.e. his nurse, and said:"Verily,
Muhammadhasbeen murdered." They allrushed towards him and found him
all right only his face was white.
After this event, Haleemah was worried about the boy and returned him
to his mother with whom he stayed until he was six.

Dought and Clear, - Rulings on Tawbah, - Permissibility of a fornicator Marrying a Believing Woman.

Please tell me, can I marry a beliver if I`ve had sex with a
non-Muslim? Please answer.
Praise be to Allah.
If a fornicator repents sincerely, Allah accepts his repentance. Allah
says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And those who invoke not any other ilaah (god) along with Allah, nor
kill such person as Allah has forbidden, except for just cause,
norcommit illegal sexual intercourse and whoever does this shall
receive the punishment. The torment will be doubled to him on the Day
of Resurrection, and he will abide therein in disgrace; Except those
who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous
deeds; for those, Allah will change their sins into good deeds, and
Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. And whosoeverrepents and does
righteous good deeds; then verily, he repents towards Allah with true
repentance" [25:68-71]
See also question no. 728.
If he repents, then he may marry a believing woman. If a fornicator
repents, he should conceal his past and not spread word of it.
And Allah knows best.

Dought and Clear, - Rulings on Tawbah, - BeingCertain That Repentance is Accepted.

If a person repents and feels that he has fulfilledall the conditions
of repentance, can he be sure that his repentancehas been accepted, or
should he just hope thatthis is so?
Praise be to Allah.
We put the following question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih
al-'Uthaymeen, may Allahpreserve him, who answered as follows:
No, he can only hope that this is so. No one can be sure that his
repentance has been accepted.
And Allah knows best.

Dought and Clear, - Rulings on Tawbah, - Repentance From One Type of Sin While Committing Another.

Is repentance from a particular sin acceptablewhile I am a victim of another?
Praise be to Allah.
Yes, repentance from a particular sin is acceptable even if the
repentant insists on another sin which is of adifferent nature and not
the same as the one from which he has repented. To take an example, if
a man repents from having accepted interest but not from drinking
wine, his repentance over accepting interest is acceptable, and vice
versa. But if he repents from simple interest but not compound
interest then his repentance is invalid. So also if he repents from
taking drugs but insists on drinking wine, or vice versa, then that
repentance is invalid too. It will also be incorrect and unacceptable
if a man repents from adultery with a woman but commits it with
another.In all these cases they have only shifted from one variety of
sin to another within the samekind.
And Allah knows best.

Doubting God and Words of God, Religious Stories for Kids, Religious Stories for Children

This is a fictional story, only for the purpose of explanation and
easy understanding.
The night fell heavy in the heights of the mountains and the man could
not see anything. All was black. Zero visibility, and the moon and the
stars were covered by the clouds. As he was climbing only a few feet
away from the top of the mountain, he slipped and fell in to the air,
falling at great speed.He could only see black spots as he went down,
and the terrible sensation of being sucked by gravity.
He kept falling and in themoments of great fear, it came to his mind
all the good and bad episodes of his life. He was thinking now about
how close death was getting, when all of a sudden he felt the rope
tied to his waist pull him very hard. His body was hanging in the air.
Only the rope was holding him and in that moment of stillness he had
no other choice other to scream: "Help me God".
All of a sudden a deep voice coming from the sky answered, "What do
you want me to do?"
"Save me God".
"Do you really think I can save you?"
"Of course I believe You can."
"Then cut the rope tied to your waist."
There was a moment of silence and the man decided to hold on to
therope with all his strength.The rescue team tells thatthe next day a
climber was found dead and frozen. His body hanging from a rope. His
hands holding tight to it. Only one foot away from the ground.
Conclusion: And We? Howattached we are to our rope will we let go?
Don'tever doubt about the God and words of God. We should never say
that He has forgotten us or abandoned us.

The ultimate truth of life, Religious Stories for Kids, Religious Stories for Children

This is a fictional story, only for the purpose of explanation and
easy understanding.
A man who is constantly in trouble, prays to god one day and due to
his persistent and dedicated prayer, the god appears in front of him
and pleasingly tells him "my dear, do tell me what your doubts are
about?"
The man happily starts to narrate this "Oh my merciful Lord, I have a
vision, in which I could see my past life and I have doubts on it
which Iwanted you to clear." Smilingly god tells him to carry on.
The man says thus "Lord, I saw that in my past, whenever I was happy
and good things happened in my life, I could see two pairs of foot
steps on the path of life. One of them is mine; I could not understand
the other pair of footstepwhich was following me. Whose does these
belongto?"
Smilingly god says "Dear, whenever you were having good time and
happy, I would silently walk behind you allowing you to enjoy
thefruits of your good deeds."
The man then asks "Ok, Lord, I saw that whenever am in troubles or sad
times I saw two pairs of footsteps again! And this time, the second
pair was beside me all along the path."
Calmly god says "Dear, whenever you were in bad situations of life, I
would walk beside you, guiding you through the tough times into the
good times ahead."
The man, satisfied with the reply, then looked puzzled and sad;
says"But Lord, I also had a vision that whenever am in the worst of
troubles and the most toughest times I have ever faced inmy life, I
saw only one deep pair footsteps all along the path. Why haveyou
deserted me when I need you the most?"
Now god, looks at him lovingly and says "Oh my poor creature, you
could see only one pair of footsteps during the worst part of your
life because those belonged to mine and I was carrying you all along,
onmy shoulders! Remember this, I never have and willdesert you, my
dear" Thus saying the god disappeared!
Conclusion: The ultimate truth of life! Never doubt the almighty and
remember that he never ever gives-up on us! We should never say that
He has forgotten us or abandoned us.