ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Moving Beyond Blame

I wrote the piece above over ten years ago. It has taken me almost
these entire ten years to learn to forgive myself. I still sometimes
see someone on the street who looks like Joe, and I have a moment of
excitement, then I remember that he is gone. But I don't blame myself
anymore. I made a mistake, but I'm not responsible for Joe putting a
needle in his arm. With everything he had to live for, he had no
excuse. If having a family, friends and freedom wasn't enough of a joy
for him, then it's unlikely that anything I said would havemade a
difference.
I don't want to blame Joe either. He lost the battle against his
internal demons, and that's enoughfor me to say. I still love him. I
guess I've gotten beyond blame, to a place of understanding or
acceptance. I'm able to think of Joe with gratitude,and with no
bitterness or regret to color it. I originally titled this piece,
"Trying to Remember the Good Times", but if I had written it today I
might callit, "Remembering a Kind Soul."
That's the miracle and glory of the human heart. That is one of the
countlessblessings of Allah. He gives us hearts that heal, and spirits
that forgive, and Time, our dear friend, who carries away all wounds
in the gentle sweep of its current.
"Allah said: 'Sons of Adam inveigh against [the vicissitudes of]
Time,but I am Time, in My hand is the night and theday.'" (hadith
qudsi, agreed upon)
If Allah is Time, and Allah isAr-Rahman ir-Raheem (TheMerciful and
Mercy-Giving), then time is a mercy and ablessing. The passage of
time is a balm and a cure.
I try to do better now in reaching out to anyone I care about who
might be in pain. I try to express something about the deen to the
non-Muslims in my life. I don't preach, but I share my enthusiasm for
Islam in small ways, and I offer a perspective that includes Allah.
If I could go back, what would I do differently? I have come to
realize that the question serves no purpose. The Polk Street festival
is a memory, a day in history, an image on a fading photo. Agonizing
over it does not help.
A better question is, what will I do differently today? What will I do
differently tomorrow, when the California sun comes up blazing, and
the world is new again, and I am blessed beyond belief with another
opportunity to redeem my soul, and to love my family and friends,and
to prostrate to Allah, and to change the world? What will I do
differently then?
That's all that matters.
"And put your trust in Him Who lives and dies not; and celebrate His
praise; and enough is He to be acquainted with the faults of His
servants." – Quran, 25:58/

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STORY - ~

hey, you seem to be a very good Muslimah, just as I imagine my future
wifeto be! I really want to know you better before I take any step and
ask for your hand in marriage!"
Sister, is this familiar to you?! Well this is what many Muslim men
are doing unfortunately on fb or any other social networksites!! A
brother approaches a sister and makes her feel special, and that he
really wants to marry her… Then he starts with her a forbidden
relationship through the net because he wants to "know her better"
before taking the first step towards engagement! And when she reminds
him about marriage, he starts giving her some excuses as:
" well let's know each other more, we are still young for marriage"
OR
"honey! I am not ready for marriage for the moment! Ididn't finish my
studies yet!"
OR
"marriage?!! But how can I provide you if I marry you? wait till I
find a good work, then we will get married!"
OR
"dear, I don't know how to tell you this but my parents want me to
marry my cousin… But of course I will "try" to convince them about our
marriage!"
Sister!! Wake up!! These are all LIES and excuses because he doesn't
want you actually! Many men arelike him, when they will choose to get
married theywould let their mothers choose for them a girl who've
never had a boyfriend…
if someone really wants you, he would go to your house with no
hesitation to ask your father/wali for your hand in marriage
A good Muslim man wouldn't approach the girl but her wali
but if he is not ready for marriage, then he would fear HIS Lord and
never let you face Allah's Anger by your forbidden relationship! —

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ADVISE :- ~ Benefits of Ayat ul Kursi:

1: Recite while Leaving Your House, And 70,000 Angels Will Protect You
from All sides.
2: Recite On Entering Your Home, And Poverty Won't Enter Your Home.
3: Recite After Wuzu, And ItRaises You 70 Times In Allah's Rank.
4: Recite Before Sleeping And 1 Angel Will Protect You The Whole Night.
5: Recite After Farz Namaz

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Perfection Is an Outcome Shown by Science and Prevails in All Living Structures

Perfection Is an Outcome Shown by Science and Prevails in All Living Structures
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Darwinist claims have always been anything but scientific, and they
have always used mere demagoguery and false evidence to prop their
theories up. They deceive people by employing terminology that has
nothing to do with the subject at hand, simply producing words without
saying anything scientific at all. These are well-known evolutionist
characteristics. But there has recently been another addition to
Darwinists' demagoguery.
Terms such as "perfect, magnificent, flawless," used to emphasize the
superior aspects of the structures in living things, alarm Darwinists.
They respond by saying things like, "These are not scientific terms,
they are personalized terms; there is no such thing as a perfect cell.
What criteria are involved?"
The reason is this: Darwinists are aware that they cannot account in
terms of the theory of evolution for the extraordinary order and
behavior in living things, such as the golden ratio, symmetry,
division of labor or planning. Their latest feeble move, a defense
mechanism, is to attack these terms. In short,Darwinists are in such a
wretched position as to suggest that the use of these terms is
improper.
Why do Darwinists rejectthe concept of "perfection"?
"Perfection" is a scientific term because living structures exhibit a
perfection that exceeds human abilities and sometimes even human
comprehension. For example, the stages involved in plant
photosynthesis are still not yet fully understood. no machine capable
of making photosynthesis has thus far ever been constructed. We still
do not fully understand how tiny birds weighing just a few grams can
migrate thousands of kilometers, how they navigate, and where they
obtain the strength to do this. The majestic nature of the order
within the bee hive, how the regular hexagonsin the honeycomb came
about and the glory of theventilation system in termite nests are all
absolutely stunning.
In fact, Darwinists know perfectly well that the features in living
things are perfect and that they cannot explain them in terms of
evolution. But they still do all they can toreject the concept of
"perfection." The sole reason for this is that, in their eyes, it is
impossible for there to be perfection in a structure they maintain
came about by chance.
Chance cannot produce perfection. It cannot understand symmetry or the
golden ratio. It cannot give rise to entire systems that engage in a
division of labor at the molecular level, take precautions, leave no
deficiencies and test for, and even correct, errors. All chance can
produce is either nothing, or else deformed, twisted, irregular,
crippled and sickly structures. That is why Darwinists are so alarmed
by the use of words such as "perfect," "extraordinary" and "flawless."
The truth is clear, even if Darwinists try to hide from it
The fact that Darwinists try to avoid with their policy of silencing
argument is this:
Proteins serve very different functions inside the cell. Every protein
knows where to go and what to do at the momentit comes into being. One
enfolds DNA, another indicates the location of the code in protein
synthesis, one becomes a hormone and permits communication while
another becomes an enzyme and catalyzes reactions. Darwinists can
never succeed in performing one of the jobsof one of the thousands
ofproteins inside the cell. FURTHERMORE, THEY CAN NEVER EXPLAIN HOW A
SINGLE PROTEIN MIGHT HAVE FORMED. Such a structure that so
exceedshuman abilities is, in a word, perfect.
DNA is a work of art. Some two meters long and divided into 46
chromosomes, it is folded into the cell nucleus a mere one to two
microns in size using the most complex folding techniquein the world.
It is enzymesand proteins that do this folding. If Darwinists claim
there is no perfection in this, then they have to be able to do
something similar, orat least make a copy of it.
The chloroplast inside a leaf performs photosynthesis, the mechanism
of which we still do not fully understand, with an amazing expertise.
If Darwinists maintain thatthis system is not perfect, they need to be
able to make a copy or to be able to do something similar.
A moon fish living in Antarctica can survive at temperatures as low as
minus 56 degrees and dive down to great depths. Yet it is unaffectedby
sudden and intense changes in pressure, because in contrast to many
mammals, its respiratory tract is flat-oval in shape, rather than
round, and is capableof immediately closing under high pressure. It
canalso close its lungs instantaneously. This characteristic is
perfection.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ What is the special secret in the recitation ofthe words “insha’Allah” and “masha’Allah”? Why is it important to use the words “insha’Allah” and “masha’Allah” whenevernecessary? What important statement has Mr. AdnanOktar made on

The words insha'Allah and masha'Allah have a special place in the
glorification of Allah:

What is the special secret in the recitation ofthe words "insha'Allah"
and "masha'Allah"?
Why is it important to use the words "insha'Allah" and "masha'Allah"
whenevernecessary?
What important statement has Mr. AdnanOktar made on this subject?
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Our Lord is infinitely merciful. He bestows matchless blessings on
people throughout their lives. In addition to physical blessings, He
also bestows spiritual ones: He forgives their mistakes, accepts their
repentance, protects them, conceals their sins, increases their
happiness and leads them to the true path. Allah ensures that all
things are favorable for believers, and He supports them in various
ways. The terms insha'Allah and masha'Allah that appear inthe Qur'an
possess very broad and deep significance, and much mercy.
Insha'Allah and Masha'Allah Are Two Very Important Terms That Repeat
the Name ofAllah and Prevent Polytheism
True faith and unalloyed love involve absolute submission to Allah.
One iscareful not to make even amomentary error. One knows that
polytheism may arise the moment one feels any loss of trust in Allah
or seeks any helpers other than Allah. For that reason, a believer
with unsullied faith turns to and trusts in Allah alonebecause he
knows that Allah reigns over all things, that His power is unfettered,
and that not a single leaf can fall unless He so wills it. He is
therefore aware that the only place to seek help for any reason is
Allah. He has adopted Him as his guide. He feels no need to rely
onanyone other than Allah, or to seek help from anyone else or any
other power because he knows that everything that happens in the world
doesso by Allah's leave. So someone with true faith acts with that
awareness at every moment of his life. Therefore, by the word
"insha'Allah" he is reiterating that everythinghappens by Allah's
leave and is created by Him in destiny. If someone says that he will
do something and forgets to say that Allah will create it, then that
is polytheism. But if he says, 'insha'Allah', 'I will do it by Allah's
will, through Allah's creating it in destiny,' then, by Allah's will,
he avoids polytheism and becoming someone who ascribes equals to
Allah.
On the other hand, if a person says, "How lovely" when he sees beauty,
thenhe is ascribing a divine significance to it. But if he uses the
term "Masha'Allah," meaning "How finely Allah has created," then he is
protected against polytheism. For that reason, "insha'Allah" and
"masha'Allah" are two very important terms that eliminate polytheism
in the End Times and that repeat the name of Allah. All-Wise Allah
reveals in Surat al-Kahf in the Qur'an that these two expressions are
the key to protection against polytheism and praising Him:
"Never say about anything, ' I am doing that tomorrow,' without adding
'If Allah wills. ' Remember your Lord when you forget, and say,
'Hopefully my Lord will guide me to something closer to right guidance
than this'." (Surat al-Kahf, 23-24)
" He is, however, Allah, my Lord, and I will not associate anyone with
my Lord. Why, when youentered your garden, didyou not say, " It is as
Allah wills, there is no strength but in Allah"? Though you see me
withless wealth and children than you possess," (Surat al-Kahf, 38-39)
Mr. Adnan Oktar describes how the repetition of "Insha'Allah" and
"Masha'Allah" eliminatespolytheism:
ADNAN OKTAR: Allah tells us to say "insha'Allah" when starting any
task or in reference to anything happening tomorrow. In other words,
"by Allah's leave," "by Allah's will." This is a recitation of the
name of Allah. Like "La ilaha illAllah," "subhanAllah," "Allah-u
akbar" or "alhamdulillah." It is a recitation of the name of Allah. It
is therefore propitious. Those who make much use of the words
"insha'Allah'" and "masha'Allah" will rule theworld in the End Times.
That is a feature of the followers of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh); they are
secret words. It is also a feature of the People of the Cave. A
feature of the End Times.When we see something, we say, "Masha'Allah,
how well Allah has created." We are thus protected against polytheism.
"Insha'Allah"means by Allah's leave, by Allah's creation, with Allah's
creation in destiny. Both are anti-polytheistic terms.They are blows
struck against polytheism. Two words that demolish polytheism.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ The Word “Muslim” – What it Means to Me

The word alone triggers such different reactions in different people.
The literal definition of the word Muslim is "one who submits,"
meaning one who submits to Allah, believing in Him and obeying His
commandments.
More specifically, the word Muslim is the participle of the same
Arabic verb of which Islam is the infinitive. The feminine form is
Muslimah , though afemale Muslim is often referred to as simply a
Muslim.
There are many false stereotypes about Muslims in the West, or one
might say in the non-Muslim world in general, and also many
misconceptions among Muslims themselves; but I will not go into those
in this article.
Instead, I'd like to share mythoughts and feelings on hearing the word
Muslim and contemplating its meaning. I am using the word in a
gender-inclusive sense.
Muslim
Faithful. Allah is his Master,and the Quran is the wellspring of his
life. Muhammad ibn Abdullah (pbuh) is his beloved Messenger, and all
the Sahabah * (see glossary at bottom for explanations of many terms)
are his guiding stars. Tawheed is his creed, taqwa his garment, imaan
his cool summer rain, and ihsaan his aspiration.
Muslim
Harmonized. She has chosen to live as Allah created us to live, in
harmony with all around us, including nature, human beings, and the
earth itself. She is plugged into the reality of the universe.
Muslim
Peaceful. His manner is gentle. He is not angry or violent. He would
never raise his hands except to defend himself, his family, or other
innocents.
Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz (Malcolm X) in prayer
Muslim
Generous. If I knock on his door, he will invite me in to his home and
offer me honey tea and baklawa. He will ask about my family, and be a
believer with me, remembering Allah so that his house remains a place
of life. When the salat (prayer) time arrives he'll spread the
musallas and pray with me.
Muslim
Kind. His eyes are soft and smiling. He shakes my hand firmly, with a
brotherly openness. If I need help, offers it. He is charitable, ready
to give hislast coin to someone hungry or ill, knowing that it will
return to him seven hundred fold, and that all deeds are recorded and
nothing is lost.
Muslim
My brothers and sisters. Arab, African, Indian, Thai, Filipino,
Chinese, European, American, Latino, and anyone around the world who
says, " Laa ilaaha il-Allahu, Muhammadan Rasul-ullah " (There is no
god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)… they are my
family, my Ummah, my nation. If they are free, I breathe easier. If
they are fed, I sleep better. If they are mentally and
spirituallyconscious, I am liberated.
Muslim
Feeling each other's pain. If she is suffering or oppressed, I feel it
like the pain in my own limbs. If she is sad, lonely or confused, I do
whatever I can to guide and help. I cannever ignore her agony, any
more than I could ignore a sliver in my own eye.
Muslim
Friends, compatriots. When I see him, I feel comfortable and at ease,
whether I know him or not. I greet him with " As-salamu alaykum " and
I smile. I can engage him in conversation, even if I know nothing
about him. I know his language no matter what it is. If he tells me
something good I say ma-sha-Allah . If he mentions some blessing or
favor in his life, I say Alhamdulillah . If he mentions something he
hopes to do, I say Insha'Allah . We understandone another.
Muslim
At home in Allah's house. He can walk into a masjid anywhere in the
world andfeel at home. He can perform wudu' , prostrate himself to
Allah, take a copy of the Quran off the shelf and read it, stand
shoulder to shoulder in prayer with strangers, and feel a sense of
rightness and belonging.
Noha Abd Rabo of Egypt reacts after her fight against Sarah Stevenson
ofBritain in their women's + 68 kg taekwondo bronze medal match during
the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 23, 2008.
Muslim
An Islamic worldview. Sheshares my world view and cultural
understanding, no matter her nationality or race. She knows that this
life is only a test, a moment of frenzy betweena sleep and a sleep,
like a desert flower blooming and wilting in a single afternoon. She
knows that the aakhirah is the home that calls; her heart is filled
with hope and fear of Judgment.
She steps out of her door each day and does the right thing, because
that is her covenant with Allah, and because she loves to do good. She
sees the signsof Allah in the miracle of a hummingbird or the majesty
of Mt. Kilimanjaro; in the swirls of her fingertips, and in the
knowledge of Allah that lives in her heart.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Shared happiness, happiness doubled

'Delad glädje, dubbel glädje: delad sorg, halv sorg.' – Swedish proverb.
Oh, you don't speak Swedish? Not to worry, neither do I. This proverb
literally means, "Shared happiness, happiness doubled; shared sadness,
sadness halved." It's about friendship, and how sharing your happiness
with friends makes it so much more special; and sharing your sadness
makes it much less painful.
Here are a few of my favorite quotations about friendship:
'"And the believers, men and women, are protecting friends of one
another; they enjoin the right and forbid the wrong." (Quran 9:71)
Narrated AbuHurayrah: Allah's Apostle (peace_be_upon_him) said:
"Verily, Allah would say on the Day of Resurrection: 'Where are those
who have mutual love for My Glory's sake? Today I shall shelter themin
My shadow when there is no other shadow but the shadow of Mine.'" –
Sahih Muslim
"The poor man is the one who has no friends." – Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra)
"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks
out." – Anonymous
"Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity." –
Edgar Watson Howe
"When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is
anything you can do. Thinkup something appropriate and do it." –
Charles Caleb Colton
"When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his
friends." – Japanese Proverb
"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even
though he knows that you are slightlycracked."

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QUR'AN AYATH EXPLANATION :- ~ Believers' hearts are with Allah at all times and in all places

Some people never consider the great blessings they enjoy throughout
their lives. Yet starting the day in good health every morning, being
able to breathe and see, being able to enjoy scents and food and all
beautiful things and beingable to appreciate love, respect and
friendship are all great blessings. In addition, possessing the
judgment with which to distinguish between good and evil, right and
wrong or beauty and ugliness is another great blessing bestowed by
Allah because that judgment enables one to avoid wickedness and the
evil whisperings of one's earthly desires and to choose goodness and
beauty instead. What one needs to do in return is properly appreciate
our Lord, to give proper thanks to Him and for one's heart to be full
of love and fear of Him at all times.
One's heart being with Allah at all times does not mean withdrawing
from all the preoccupations of the life of this world. "The heart
being with Allah at all times means";
Being aware of the greatness, might and power of our Lord at all times,
Knowing that He sees, hears and watches oneselfand all the other
entities one sees, and that He encompasses the entire universe,
Being aware that Allah is the sole judge and sole Lord of all things,
and thatHe is mighty enough to dowhat He wants when He wants,
And knowing that everything that happens in the life of this world,
whether it appears to be good or bad, is actually the functioning of
the destiny ordained by Allah.
A Person Whose Heart Is Always Full of Remembrance of Allah Has a
Clear Mind and Awareness
It is easy to recognize the clarity of mind of someonewhose heart is
always full of remembrance of Allah from his face and behaviorbecause
there is a great difference between the face of someone who believes
and knows that Allah sees him at all times and someone who is
heedless. No matter how attractive the face of someone who has
forgotten Allah, it will never reflect any spiritual beauty or an
expression full of love and meaning, humanity, humility and
intelligence. In contrast, the luminosity, beauty, intelligence and
nobility bestowed by faith and clarity of mind are strikingin someone
whose heart iswith Allah. In the Qur'an, Allah notes these features of
those who sincerely believe and exhibit an unsullied devotion to Him
and reveals it is easy to recognize them by "...the traces of
prostration" in their faces:
" Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him
are fierce to the unbelievers, merciful to one another. You see
them bowing and prostrating, seeking Allah's good favor and His
pleasure. Their mark is on their faces, the traces of prostration.
That is their likeness in the Torah. And their likeness in the Gospel
is that of a seed which puts up a shoot and makes it strong so that
itthickens and grows up straight upon its stalk," (Surat al-Fath, 29)
In addition, when we look at the lives of those whosehearts are
heedless of Allah, we see that it is these people who suffer the worst
consequences oftheir heedlessness. These people, who do not believe in
our Lord, Who created them from nothing and has bestowedso many
blessings upon them, avoid everything that might remind them of their
responsibilities to Him. They try to ignore the way that they and the
universe were brought into being from nothing, they ignore the fact of
death and the Day of Reckoning afterward, the countless blessings of
paradise or the infinite torments of hell because they realize that
only by heeding their consciences, they will have to reflect onAllah
and come to faith. They know that if they think about the existence of
Allah, they will remember His commandments and prohibitions and
thereforebe unable to follow their own earthly desires and passions.
Hearts Only Find Peace and Ease through Remembrance of Allah
True peace, joy and happiness can only come when people believe in
Allah and their hearts are with Him. One can never attain true joy and
happiness so long as remains heedless of Allah. Contrary to popular
opinion, all pleasures flee away if one does not havefaith because
people cannot live by moral virtues in places where thefact that Allah
is closer to one than one's own jugular vein is ignored, and where
there is no fearof His wrath. Lack of fear of Allah brings with it
ignorance of all bounds and lawlessness, and thus a degenerate
structure. Everyone behaves as they please.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Our Prophet's (pbuh)sincere, joyful, smiling and playful behavior is the finestmodel for all Muslims

How did the Companions describe our Prophet's (saas) joyful and smiling nature?
How did our Prophet (saas) joke with those around him?
What did the Companions say about our Prophet's (saas) sincerity and gentleness?
Our Prophet (saas) is a most worthy person of deep faith who burns
withlove and passion for Allah. The depth of our Prophet's(saas) faith
bestowed on him a great acuity, honesty and sincerity. The Prophet
Muhammad (saas)was influenced by none and feared Allah alone. He was
therefore punctilious over what is lawful and unlawful, and was well
acquainted with love, compassion and affection. Since the heart of our
Prophet (saas) rejoiced with love of Allah, this bestowed great joy
and fervor upon him.
Despite all our Prophet's (saas) responsibilities and all the
difficulties he faced,he was always lively and smiling because of the
joy of his faith and his moral values. This behavior of our Prophet
(saas), a role model for all Muslims, has come down to us through
accounts from our Prophet's (saas) Companions and wives.
Our Prophet (saas) Was Very Joyful and Smiling
Our Prophet (saas) alwaysspoke to the heart. With his joyful nature
and behavior, he told those around him of the love of Allah and the
joy of faith. Those who saw him were not only affected by his
knowledge; those who were present to hear him speak felt an easing and
relaxation in their hearts, and an ineffable joy. Our Prophet's (saas)
joyful and smiling nature produced a delight in and desire to worship
in all those who knew and saw him. Our Prophet's (saas) joyful,
smiling face and language and his spiritual depth are described as
follows by the Companions:
Hazrat Ali (r.a): "His smiling face and kind behavior to everyone made
him literally a father to the people. Everyone was equal in his sight
and presence." (Imam Muhammed Bin Muhammed bin Sulayman ar-Rudani, eat
Hadith Collection, Jam'ul-fawaid min Jami'il-usul wa Majma'ith-zawaid,
Vol. 5, İz Press, p. 33)
The Messenger of Allah was always smiling of face and pleasant
natured... (Imam Muhammed Bin Muhammed bin Sulayman ar-Rudani, Great
Hadith Collection, Jam'ul-fawaid min Jami'il-usul wa Majma'iz-zawaid,
Vol. 5, İz Press, p. 34)
The Messenger of Allah... was the most smiling and joyful of people."
( Hujjatj'l Islam Imam Gazali, Ihya'u Ulum'id-din, Vol. 2, Trans: Dr.
Sıtkı Gülle,Huzur Press, Istanbul 1998, p. 801)
Our Prophet (saas) also advised his people to havesmiling faces, and said:
"You cannot make people happy with your possessions, but you canplease
them with a pleasant face and good nature." ( Bezzar, Ebu
Yala,Taberani; Huccetu'l Islam Imam Gazali, İhya'u Ulum'id-din, Vol.
3, Trans. Sıtkı Gülle, Huzur Press, Istanbul 1998, p. 111 )
"Almighty Allah loves him who makes things easy and has a smiling
face." (Huccetü'l Islam Imam Gazali, İhya'u Ulum'id-din, Vol. 2,
Trans: Dr. Sıtkı Gülle, Huzur Press, Istanbul 1998, p. 444)
Our Prophet ( saas ) Was Very Vivacious and Pleasant-Natured
Our Prophet (saas) had a very special and profound sincerity, honesty
and closeness to Allah in his heart. This honesty meant that he
treated everyone he met with warmth and sincerity, and that he
responded to people's questions seriously and with close interest.
Hazrat Ali (r.a), one of the people closest to him, described the
climate in our Prophet's (saas) conversations and his relations with
the Companions as follows:
i. Those who took part in his conversations were hugely affected by
his honesty and sincerity.
" Rasulullah ( saas ) was the most generous of men, and had the
widestheart and most regular accent, he best discharged any task he
undertook and had the gentlest nature and finest conversations. Those
who knew him and were present at his conversations approached him with
love. One who describedhim said, 'I have never seen anyone like him,
neither before nor since.'Whenever he was asked for something, he
wouldalways give it." (Tirmidhi; Huccetü'l Islam Imam Gazali, Ihya'u
Ulum'id-din, Vol. 2, Trans: Dr. Sıtkı Gülle,Huzur Press, Istanbul
1998, p. 814)
"... He would speak of things that made peoplelove one another and
brought them close together. He would not alarm or put them off.
Heattached importance to the leader of every tribe; he would offer
food and drink ..." ( Imam Muhammed Bin Muhammed bin Süleyman
er-Rudani, Great Hadith Collection, Jem'ul-favaid min Jami'il-usul ve
Majma'iz-zevaid, Vol. 5, İz Press, p. 33)

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Allah Creates All Events Specially So That Islam Can ReignAcross the World

The Islamic world extends as far as Morocco and Mauritania, on the
Atlantic coast of Africa in the West.In the East, it stretches as far
as Indonesia on the shores of the Pacific. A great many of the 1.5
billion Muslims from different nations living in this vast expanse of
territory have over the last200 years been confrontedby various
assaults, persecution, terror and even slaughter, solely for being
Muslims, because many Muslims have been forced to live under the rule
of administrations that, whether or not they refer to themselves as
Muslim, in fact live far removed from Islamic moral values as a result
of Darwinist/ Materialist education. But Allah has created all these
events and difficulties in the Islamic world, that may appear to be
negative, in order for Islam to prevail across the world.
As revealed in the verse, " Allah loves those who fight in His Way in
ranks like well-built walls," (Surat as-Saff, 4), Allah regards
Muslims as a single nation or community. Under this command in the
Qur'an, allMuslims have a duty to form an alliance when anyharm
befalls a Muslim anywhere in the world. This obligation and judgment
is a verse of the Qur'an. The verse also notes the importance of
Muslims being united and of Islamic Union. When Muslims bind together
to establish an alliance to prevent the damage done by Darwinism and
Materialism, then by Allah's leave corruption will disappear. Allah
also reveals in a verse how there will be terrible corruption if
Muslims are not united:
" Those who are disbelievers are the friends and protectors ofone
another. If you do not act in this way there will be turmoil in the
land and great corruption." (Surat al-Anfal, 73)
It must not be forgotten that the verses in which Allah commands
Muslims to be united are clearly as obligatory as those commanding
"prayer or fasting." Allah does not sayin these verses (surely Allah
is beyond that) "some of you pray, while others do not" or "some ofyou
fast, while others do not." These verses apply toall Muslims. The
commandment to "be united" also applies to all Muslims. In addition,
Allah's commandment about union does not just refer to oppression and
persecution visited on Muslims. It is revealed thatMuslims also have a
responsibility to protect Christians and Jews, and even pagans, living
in their lands:
" If any of the idolators ask you for protection, give them protection
until they have heard the words of Allah. Then convey them to a place
where they are safe. That is because they are a people who do not
know." (Surat at-Tawba, 6)
Some people and Islamic countries ignore this commandment of Allah's.
Yet Allah always approves of Muslims coming together and acting as
one, as in the Friday and other prayers, evening iftar meals at
Ramadan and religious holidays. Small amounts of financialaid
collected for the poor by a very small number of Muslims, or a few
people fleeing oppression in their own countries being accepted as
refugees, doesnot fundamentally resolvethe problems. Approaching
problems in such a way is superficial and weak. But once we have
Turkish-Islamic Union, all problems will becompletely resolved. Allah
explicitly refers to the need for problems to be resolved
comprehensively in this verse:
" Fight them until there is no more disorder and the true religion is
Allah's alone. If they stop, Allah sees what they do," (Surat
al-Anfal, 39)
It is a great honor for Muslims to engage in an intellectual struggle
in unity. Our Prophet(pbuh)foretold that it is Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) who
will initiate and conclude this honorable struggle in the End Times.
However, Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will bring the reign of Islam about
without bloodshed. Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) willwage this campaign through
scientific means, love and reason. Responding to bloodshed with
reason, love, science and art will paralyze and neutralize perverse
ideas such as Darwinism, Marxism andcommunism that represent the
corruption of the dajjal. The climateof love, peace and tranquility
that Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will bring about will, insha'Allah, be
instrumental in Islam coming to reign across the world.
The Difficulties Muslims Will Experience in the End Times Will
Encourage Islamic Zeal and, Insha'Allah, Be Instrumental in the Reign
of Islam
Allah does not want people to be oppressed.

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HISTORY - ~ Our mother Hazrat Aisha's (ra) knowledge

Although Hazrat Aisha (ra) was still very young when our beloved
Prophet (saas)died, she was one of thosewho best knew, understood and
committed to memory the Holy Qur'an and the Sunna of our Prophet
(saas). Hazrat Aisha (ra) began memorizing the Qur'an from an early
age and made enthusiastic useof our Prophet's (saas) learning.
Leading members of the community in both the time of the Prophet's
(saas) Companions, and of those who had spoken to and learned from
them, sought Hazrat Aisha's (ra) advice on a great many matters. Many
jurists consulted with our motherHazrat Aisha (ra) in order to benefit
from her legal knowledge.
Hazrat Aisha (ra) used Arabic very well, and due to her clear and
accessible way of speaking and the way she preached in the manner most
suited to theperson concerned, she hada great impact on those towhom
she spoke.
In addition to being our Prophet's (saas) wife, Hazrat Aisha (ra) was
also a worthy student of his, and occupies a special place in the
field of learning. She corrected errors made by many scholars in the
field of canonical jurisprudence and issued perfect interpretations of
a number of hadiths. Hazrat Umar (ra) always sought the opinions of
Hazrat Aisha (ra) on legal issues regarding women. This learning on
the part of ourmother Hazrat Aisha (ra) isrelated as followes in
Islamic reference sources:
Abu Musa al-Ash'ari says:"When we had difficulty understanding a
hadith from Rasulullah (saas), we would ask Hazrat Aisha (ra) what it
meant and we always received an answerfrom her ". (www.beyan.com.tr)
Hazrat Urve says of Hazrat Aisha (ra) that, "I never saw a woman more
learned than Hazrat Aisha (ra) in the fields of canonical
jurisprudence, medicine and poetry."
Ata bin Abî Rebâh said,"Hazrat Aisha (ra) was one of the members of
the Ummah with the best knowledge of religious law and who held the
verysoundest opinions."
Because of her remarkable memory and her close attention to every move
made by our Prophet (saas), the information provided by our mother
Hazrat Aisha (ra) is of the greatest value. Hazrat Aisha (ra), one of
the Companions who related most hadiths, handed down a total of 2,210
hadiths from our Prophet (saas).
Hazrat Aisha's (ra) Contribution to the Spread of Islam
Following the death of theProphet Muhammad (saas), our mother Hazrat
Aisha's (ra) house in Medina became a center oflearning where many
people, great and small, would come to listen to her. In this way, she
had the opportunity to spread and transmit Islamic moralvalues in the
most effective way.
Hazrat Aisha's (ra) wise speech and her deep love of and devotion to
our Lord and our Prophet (saas) were instrumental in her having a
considerable impact on the people she spoke to.
Our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) took a close interest inwomen's education
and schooling right from the time when our Prophet (saas) was still
alive. Thus she herself and the students she taught became clear
models showing that women needed to be actively involved in learning.
Our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) died in Medina on Tuesday, the 17th day
of Ramadan, in the year 676.
Hadiths handed down from our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra)
"The Messenger of Allah (saas) preferred others' desires over his
own." (Muhammed Yusuf Kandehlevi, The Islamic Life of the Prophet
Muhammad and His People, Vol. 1, Sentez Press, Essential Works Series:
2/1, p. 297 (Targib, V/148; Bayhaqi from Hazrat Aisha (as))
"He did not speak his words fast and one after the other; his words
were few and to the point." (al-Fawaid, Hujjat al-Islam,Imam Gazali,
Ihya' Ulum al-Din, Vol. 2, Trans. Dr. Sittki Gulle, Huzur Press,
Istanbul 1998, p. 800)
"The blessed one's words were carefully chosen. Everyone who heard
themunderstood." (G. Ahmed Ziyauddin, Ramuz al-Ahadith, Vol. 2, Gonca
Press, Istanbul, 1997, 521/4)
"When Rasulullah (saas) saw a thing he liked, he said, "Thanks be to
Allah that pure things come from His blessing alone." ( The Six
Books/7095 )
"He was the gentlest, the most generous and the most smiling of faces
toward women."

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ADVISE :- ~ The Secrets of Changing the World

Passion and stamina are among the essential qualities of great innovators
This is an extremely interesting and inspiring essay that appeared in
the BBC's online news magazine. And since changing ourselves, and
thereby changing the world, is a frequent focus of my articles here at
IslamicSunrays.com, I felt this piece was a good fit. Maybe later I'll
use it as a springboard for a similar piece with a specifically
orientation, Insha'Allah:
The secrets of changing the world
Transforming society is a feat that only a select fewof us will ever
accomplish. In the second of a series of articles about
innovation,Stephen Sackur looks for common qualities that unite the
genuine revolutionaries he has encountered.
I paid a brief visit to my teenage son's school the other day. The sun
was outand the air was thick with restless, hormonal energy.
If only we could tap into these kids' hopes, dreams and creative
urges, I mused, we could reinvigorate our jaundiced adult world.
It's a tempting proposition,is it not? That all of us, in our youth,
have the capacity to be innovators, free-thinkers, resolute refuseniks
when it comes to accepting the status quo.
Tempting, but alas, illusory.Most of us figure out from a very early
age that it's safer to conform than rebel. We tend to go with the
flow, rather than ask why it has to be so.
That's why so many young people today tell pollsters their ambition in
life is to be a celebrity, a sports star or a glamorous model.
Yes,they want to be rich and famous, but they want success simply to
fall into their laps. Change the world? Sounds too much like hard
work.
But without innovators we're stuck. Every new generation needs people
determined to find a betterway. Of thinking, doing, and living.
So I've set myself a task. I'm going to try to distil what I've
learned from years of encounters on my TV interview programme,
HARDtalk, with some of ourplanet's great contemporary innovators.
Is it possible to find a common thread which runsthrough these diverse
and daring minds whether it bein business, science or art?
Well, it's worth a try. Here are the qualities that seem to separate
us sheep from the innovative goats.

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Knowing Who to Believe, and Who to Trust

The world is chaos. There isan underlying order in nature, but human
society is a tsunami of lies, disinformation, conflicting claims,
selfishness and greed. This news channel says one thing, that one says
another. One group claims to be freedom fighters, others call them
terrorists. One person tells you to practice Islam this way, another
says that way. You meet someone and he or she seems honest, while
others say, "Don't trust him, he's no good." You make personal choices
for your life, and people criticize you and sayyou are foolish or
misguided.
What confusion! How do you know what to believe, and who to trust?
Answer: Believe in Allah. Trust Him. Invite His word and guidance
into your life and open yourself to it fully.
Next, believe in Allah's Messengers, His books, the angels, the Day of
Resurrection, and that certain things are predestined and beyond your
control (Qadar).
These are the six pillars of Imaan (faith).
Lastly, believe in yourself. With Allah guiding you, have no fear.
Believe in your instincts, your choices,and your own heart. This isthe
most difficult challenge, but it's vital. Know yourself, and believe
in yourself.
If you get that down, it's clear sailing. You'll know which people you
can trust,and which ones you can't. You'll know which causes you can
support, and whichones are lies. That's the power of faith. It lights
the way and makes things clear. The Quran is Al-Furqaan , the
criterion bywhich all things can be judged. The authentic Sunnah is
our guide that shows us how to put the Quran into practice in our
lives.
These are the sources of Truth. As the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said
during his last sermon, on the occasion of the Hajj andon the day of
'Arafah, in the Uranah valley near Makkah, with ten thousandpeople
listening:
"O people, no Prophet or Messenger will come after me and no new faith
will be born. Reasonwell, therefore, O people, and understand the
words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things: the Qur'an
and my example, the Sunnah; and if you followthese you will never go
astray." (Agreed upon)
Islam is as-sirat al-mustaqeem , the Straight Path. When you have
knowledge of the Truth, you cannot be distracted or fooled by
falsehood.
Allah says,
"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clearly
distinct from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah has
grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold that never breaks. And Allah is
Hearing and Knowing." (Quran, 2:256)
On the day the Muslims opened Makkah, the Prophet (pbuh) recited,
while watching the idols being smashed:
"…And say [O Muhammad]: 'Truth has come, and falsehood has departed,
Indeed is falsehood, [by Nature], ever bound to depart.'" (Quran,
Al-Isrâ': 81).
The same is true on a personal level. When Truth arrives in your
heart, and you put it into action in your life, you will find that
falsehood can no longer stand before you.
You'll walk calmly amid themedia whirlwind, the spin, the claims, the
bigotry and greed, the selfish people who only want to use you, the
betrayers who would hurt you without remorse. You will know who to
believe and trust, because you know yourself, and you carry truth
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HEALTH - ~ Staying hydrated is the mantra to work on this season.

How precious is water? Probably the most precious, because there is no
meaningful form of life without water. Our body's dependence on water
is reflected in the fact that a person can live many days without food
but can't survive more than three days without water.
In summer staying adequately hydrated is vital. A person approximately
needs two-three litres of water a day. But this is lost throughurine,
breathing, sweat andstools. While staying hydrated is essential for
everyone, it is particularly important for those who exercise. Water
is the most important nutrient for exercisers; it regulates body
temperature, helps lubricate joints, helps blood transport nutrients
and removes toxins and waste from the body.
While you workout:
Do not wait till you get thirsty; thirst is an indication that you are
already on the way to dehydration.
Make sure you have 250-500 ml of water 20-40minutes before your workout.
Carry a sipper and take a mouthful every five minutes without
disturbing your workout. This will improve performance.
Drink plenty of water post workout.
Cold water will empty the stomach faster and get easily absorbed than
hot orregular water. Cold water will also help bring down core
temperature that increases during exercise.
If the intensity is high or if the duration of the workout is more
than 60 minutes it's always better to go in for a drink with
electrolytes to maintain the body's fluid-electrolyte balance.
Given the wide variability in climatic conditions; individual sweat
rates, and duration and intensity of activity, it is difficult to
generalise about hydration. But there are two simple methods to check
your level: Weigh yourself before and after exercise. This will help
to know how much you've lost. And, make sure that your urine is clear.
The onlyexception is the first time in the morning, which can be a
slightly yellowish. Remember some supplements/medication may darken
the colour.
While a moderate amount of caffeine will not do much harm, alcohol
sure does. Alcohol has a diureticeffect, meaning it removes more water
from the body leading to dehydration. So it cannot be considered as
fluid intake. It also interferes with muscle recovery.
Dehydration can also decrease performance significantly. Studies show
that athletes who lose as little as two per cent of their body weight
through sweat have a drop in bloodvolume. This causes the heart to
work harder to circulate blood and also leads to muscle cramps,
dizziness, fatigue and otherheat-related sickness.
Last but not the least, water is the single most important measure to
prevent kidney stones; of which there are an increasing number of
complaints these days.
So be good to yourself; drink plenty of water to replace lost fluids
and enhance metabolic functions. While just plain water is fine you
can also hydrate yourself with fruit and veggies like watermelon, musk
melon and cucumber. And can anything beat our nimboo paani and lassi?
So let's find the nearest watering hole and say cheers (to a glass of
water).

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Qur'an Leads The Way To Science

God summons humanity to investigate and reflect upon the heavens, the
earth, mountains, stars, plants, seeds, animals, the alternation of
the night and the day, the creation of man, the rain and manyother
created things.
There is one fact that mustbe recognized clearly: science can achieve
reliable results only if it adopts as its main objective the
investigationof the signs of creation in the universe, and strives
solely towards this end. Science may reach its ultimate goal in the
shortest possible time only if it is pointed in the right direction,
that is, if it is rightly guided.
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Examining these, man comes to recognize the artistry of God's
creation inthe world around him, andultimately, to know his Creator,
Who created the entire universe and everything in it from nothing.
Religion not only encourages scientific study, but also permits that,
supported by the truths revealed through religion, scientific research
be conclusive and expeditious. The reason being, that religion is the
only source to provide accurate and definitive answers as to how life
andthe universe came into being.

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The Creation of The Universe

Ruling over the world of science in the 19th century, the materialist
philosophy had proposed that the universe is an uncontrolled heap of
matter that existed since infinite time. The discoveries made in the
twentieth century, however, entirely refuted this materialist claim.
Today, science has proventhat the universe had a beginning, that is,
it was created from nothing. With this beginning called the Big Bang,
both matter and time were created from nothing. Moreover, the
discoveries made in the last 30-40 years have revealed that the
physical balances of the universe are organized in an extraordinarily
precise way. All physical balances of the universe from the rate of
the explosion (Big Bang), to the values of the four basic forces of
physics, from the nuclear reactions in stars to the structure of atom,
are tailored to support humanlife. The structure of the earth, its
place in space, and its atmosphere are all designed just as they
haveto be. The physical and chemical properties of atoms such as
carbon and oxygen, or molecules such as water are ordered to make
human life possible. Shortly put, there is no room for coincidence in
the universe. The entire universe is created according to a certain
purpose and in a glorious equilibrium, harmony and order. This is the
exalted and flawless creation of Allah, "the Lord of All Worlds".

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Apart from the Quran is there any other Sacred Source?

Yes, the sunnah - the practice and example of the Prophet Muhammad
(peace and blessings be upon him) is the second source of inspiration
and instruction for Muslims. Belief in the sunnah is part of the
Islamic faith. The Prophet's sunnah and sayings were documented
extensively by his contemporaries and are known as hadith. Here are a
few examples of hadith from the Prophet:
"None of you truly believe until he wishes for his brother what he
wishes forhimself."
"He who eats his fill while his neighbor goes without food is not a believer."
"God does not judge you according to your bodies and appearances, but
He looks into your hearts and observes your deeds."
"Whoever does not expresshis gratitude to people shall never grateful to God."
"Show mercy to those on earth, the One in Heaven will show mercy to you."
"God is gentle and loves gentleness."
"The world is green and beautiful and God has appointed you His
guardians over it."
"Forgive him who wrongs you; join him who cuts youoff; do good to him
who does evil to you; and speakthe truth even if it be against
yourself."
" 'A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well he
descended into it, drank hisfill and came up. Then he saw a dog with
its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud to quench its thirst.
The man saw that the dog was feeling the same thirst as he had felt,
so he went down into the well again and filled his shoe with water and
gave the dog a drink. God forgave his sins for this action.' The
Prophet was asked: 'Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness
towards animals?'He said, 'There is a reward for kindness to every
livingbeing.' "
"O People, listen to me in earnest, worship God Almighty, perform your
five daily prayers, fast during the month (of Ramadan), give regular
charity and perform the pilgrimage if you can afford to…
Know that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. You are
equal. Nobody has superiority over others, except by piety and good
actions…
I leave behind two things, if you follow these you willnever go
astray: the Book of God (the Qur'an) and myexample."

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ True Speech and Soft Words

"A bad wound heals, but a bad word doesn't." - Persian proverb.
This is so true. I have experienced martial arts injuries, cuts from
falling off a bike, and even a few broken bones, but I never think of
them. The scars have faded, and the old wounds have no
emotionalsignificance. But the cruel words people have spoken to me,
those remain like barbs in my flesh. I may have forgiven the people
who uttered the words, but the memories linger.
I remember a dinner party years ago. Someone had spilled food on the
floor near a buffet table and people were stepping on it.In Islam it's
considered disrespectful to God to stepon food, as food is a blessing.
I knelt down to pick up the food and my friend got angry and said that
the restaurant had people to do that, and I was embarrassing myself
and acting like a "pseudo holy man." It makes me laugh now, but at the
time it really stung, and as you can see, the words are still there in
my head, almost twenty years later.
Whoever it was who said, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but
words will never hurt me," was foolishly optimistic. Words persist.
They root themselves in our brains and wait, ready to spring out in an
argument years later.
Let's think twice before we speak, especially when we are angry, and
then consider again, and again. When we are provoked and inclined to
say something hurtful, let us bite the words off. Breathe deeply,
praise Allah, seek refuge from Shaytan. Go fora walk, go to the masjid
or the gym. Don't say those mean words, don't send that angry email.
Allah says, "Do not worship except Allah; and to parents do good and
to relatives, orphans,and the needy. And speakto people good [words]
and establish prayer and give zakah." (Quran, Al-Baqarah 2:83).
Look past the hurt that the person has given you, and see the soul
within them, struggling as we all do, battling with disappointment and
insecurity. When you speak, let your words be kind, and see what
happens. You might be surprised.
It's a lifelong struggle. I amstill working on it.
The Arabic word that is translated in Al-Baqarah 2:83 as "good"
(words) is "husnan". It means nice, sweet or beautiful. It means we
should speak words that caress the otherperson's heart and bring
relief to their soul. Words that make people happy, that inspire and
raise hope.Be an agent of hope in this world, not an agent of despair.
But the word "husnan" has many other meanings as well. The same word
is used in the following expressions: husn an-niyyah (good will),
husnaz-dhan (good thoughts or assumptions about someone), husn
al-khuluq (high ethics), husn al-qabul (accepting someone, welcoming)…
Someone might say, "I'm right and I won't back down." That's fine. You
don't have to give up truth to be kind. The Quran says, "and speak to
them words of appropriate kindness." (Quran, An-Nisaa' 4:8).
"Appropriate kindness", what an interesting phrase! The Arabic word is
"ma'roofan". It means speak the truth, but kindly, without arrogance
or anger.
Picture wildflowers growing on a great mountain. The mountain is a
symbol of truth and strength, while the flowers represent sweetness
and gentleness. When you combine them, you get themodel of Islamic
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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ 99 names of Allah!

1 Allah (الله) The Greatest Name
2 Ar-Rahman (الرحمن) The All-Compassiona te
3 Ar-Rahim (الرحيم) The All-Merciful
4 Al-Malik (الملك) The Absolute Ruler
5 Al-Quddus (القدوس) The Pure One
6 As-Salam (السلام) The Source of Peace
7 Al-Mu'min (المؤمن) The Inspirer of Faith
8 Al-Muhaymin (المهيمن) The Guardian
9 Al-Aziz (العزيز) The Victorious
10 Al-Jabbar (الجبار) The Compeller
11 Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر) The Greatest
12 Al-Khaliq (الخالق) The Creator
13 Al-Bari' (البارئ) The Maker of Order
14 Al-Musawwir (المصور) The Shaper of Beauty
15 Al-Ghaffar (الغفار) The Forgiving
16 Al-Qahhar (القهار) The Subduer
17 Al-Wahhab (الوهاب) The Giver of All
18 Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق) The Sustainer
19 Al-Fattah (الفتاح) The Opener
20 Al-`Alim (العليم) The Knower of All
21 Al-Qabid (القابض) The Constrictor
22 Al-Basit (الباسط) The Reliever
23 Al-Khafid (الخافض) The Abaser
24 Ar-Rafi (الرافع) The Exalter
25 Al-Mu'izz (المعز) The Bestower of Honors
26 Al-Mudhill (المذل) The Humiliator
27 As-Sami (السميع) The Hearer of All
28 Al-Basir (البصير) The Seerof All
29 Al-Hakam (الحكم) The Judge
30 Al-`Adl (العدل) The Just
31 Al-Latif (اللطيف) The Subtle One
32 Al-Khabir (الخبير) The All-Aware
33 Al-Halim (الحليم) The Forbearing
34 Al-Azim (العظيم) The Magnificent
35 Al-Ghafur (الغفور) The Forgiver and Hider of Faults
36 Ash-Shakur (الشكور) The Rewarder of Thankfulness
37 Al-Ali (العلى) The Highest
38 Al-Kabir (الكبير) The Greatest
39 Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ) The Preserver
40 Al-Muqit (المقيت) The Nourisher
41 Al-Hasib (الحسيب) The Accounter
42 Al-Jalil (الجليل) The Mighty
43 Al-Karim (الكريم) The Generous
44 Ar-Raqib (الرقيب) The Watchful One
45 Al-Mujib (المجيب) The Responder to Prayer
46 Al-Wasi (الواسع) The All-Comprehendi ng
47 Al-Hakim (الحكيم) The Perfectly Wise
48 Al-Wadud (الودود) The Loving One
49 Al-Majid (المجيد) The Majestic One
50 Al-Ba'ith (الباعث) The Resurrector
51 Ash-Shahid (الشهيد) The Witness
52 Al-Haqq (الحق) The Truth
53 Al-Wakil (الوكيل) The Trustee
54 Al-Qawiyy (القوى) The Possessor of All Strength
55 Al-Matin (المتين) The Forceful One
56 Al-Waliyy (الولى) The Governor
57 Al-Hamid (الحميد) The Praised One
58 Al-Muhsi (المحصى) The Appraiser
59 Al-Mubdi' (المبدئ) The Originator
60 Al-Mu'id (المعيد) The Restorer
61 Al-Muhyi (المحيى) The Giver of Life
62 Al-Mumit (المميت) The Taker of Life
63 Al-Hayy (الحي) The Ever Living One
64 Al-Qayyum (القيوم) The Self-Existing One
65 Al-Wajid (الواجد) The Finder
66 Al-Majid (الماجد) The Glorious
67 Al-Wahid (الواحد) The One, the All Inclusive, The Indivisible
68 As-Samad (الصمد) The Satisfier of All Needs
69 Al-Qadir (القادر) The All Powerful
70 Al-Muqtadir (المقتدر) The Creator of All Power
71 Al-Muqaddim (المقدم) The Expediter
72 Al-Mu'akhkhir (المؤخر) The Delayer
73 Al-Awwal (الأول) The First
74 Al-Akhir (الأخر) The Last
75 Az-Zahir (الظاهر) The Manifest One
76 Al-Batin (الباطن) The Hidden One
77 Al-Wali (الوالي) The Protecting Friend
78 Al-Muta'ali (المتعالي) TheSupreme One
79 Al-Barr (البر) The Doer of Good
80 At-Tawwab (التواب) The Guide to Repentance
81 Al-Muntaqim (المنتقم) The Avenger
82 Al-'Afuww (العفو) The Forgiver
83 Ar-Ra'uf (الرؤوف) The Clement
84 Malik-al-Mulk (مالك الملك)The Owner of All
85 Dhu-al-Jalal wa-al-Ikram (ذو الجلال و الإكرام) The Lord of Majesty and Bounty
86 Al-Muqsit (المقسط) The Equitable One
87 Al-Jami' (الجامع) The Gatherer
88 Al-Ghani (الغنى) The RichOne
89 Al-Mughni (المغنى) The Enricher
90 Al-Mani'(المانع ) The Preventer of Harm
91 Ad-Darr (الضار) The Creator of The Harmful
92 An-Nafi' (النافع) The Creator of Good
93 An-Nur (النور) The Light
94 Al-Hadi (الهادي) The Guide
95 Al-Badi (البديع) The Originator
96 Al-Baqi (الباقي) The Everlasting One
97 Al-Warith (الوارث) The Inheritor of All
98 Ar-Rashid (الرشيد) The Righteous Teacher
99 As-Sabur (الصبور) The Patient One —

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News - ~ Google launches Business Photos facility

A 360 degree view of a restaurant in New York in Google Places.
Business houses in Hyderabad now have a digital edge over their
counterparts in other cities.
They can now showcase the interiors, décor, mechandise in 360 degree
view pictures on the web, thanks to Google extending its pilot project
– "business photos" to the city.
Hyderabad will be the first city in India to get this project, while
it will be rolled out to other cities shortly, Google announced in its
blog.
Currently, Google is running trial of business photos facility in 30
cities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand,
France, Canada, The Netherlands, Ireland and Japan.
By uploading the 360 degree view pictures of the premises on Google
Places, business establishments will be able to showcase what's on the
offer to the prospective customers checking out Google Places.
Those browsing Google Places, will also have an insidelook at the
interior of the business house. Currently, Google is focussing on
restaurants, cafes, hotels, spas, salons, gyms and retail stores.
"The photographs are shot byGoogle appointed photographers who work
directly with the business owner to arrange a time to do the photo
shoot.
The images will show prospective customers the interiors, décor,
merchandise – and all of this will be done at no cost to the business
owner. The panoramic photoswill appear alongside other still photos on
a business' Place Page and can help potential customers get a better
sense of what an establishment has to offer and if they'd like to
visit it in person", Google senior product manager, Rahul Kulkarni
wrote on Google Blog. Companies interested in getting featured on
Google Places can find the link to a form on google blog
"http://googleindia.blogspot.in/".

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE - ~ The Sacred Relics

When the caliphate passed tothe Ottoman Empire, the sacred relics,
consisting of items belonging to the Prophet Muhammad (saas) and his
followers were brought to Istanbul. Since 1517, the relics have been
kept with the great care in the "Hırka-i Saadet" section of Topkapi
Palace in Istanbul.
These sacred objects are preserved in a special chamber constructed
within Topkapı Palace by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. With its finely
worked inlaid door, four windows and three recessed cases, this
chamber is one of the finest examples of Ottoman art.
Some of the sacred relics, which have been preserved with the utmost
care, are as follows:
The Blessed Mantle
The mantle given by the Prophet Muhammad (saas) toVeysel Karani is
regarded as the most important of the sacred relics. Some of the
Ottoman caliphs were accompanied by the Blessed Mantle on their
travels.
The Blessed Mantle has recently been restored with the very greatest care.
The Holy Tooth of the Prophet Muhammad (saas)
Part of a tooth belonging to the Prophet Muhammad (saas) that was
broken during the Battle of Uhud. It is kept in a cylindrical box,
framed in gold and covered in rubies and emeralds.
The Holy Banner
The banner of the Prophet Muhammad (saas), made from almost entirely
black woolen cloth. Due to its fragile state, it was placed ontop of a
green fabric. It has never been opened in any battle since the time of
our Prophet (saas).
The Holy Hair from the Beard of the Prophet Muhammad (saas)
Several hairs from the beard of our Prophet (saas) are kept in the
Hırka-i Saadet section. These are preserved in gold-framed glass boxes
and jewel cases.
The Holy Footprints
Four footprints belonging to the Prophet Muhammad (saas) are preserved
in a recessed case in the Hırka-i Saadet section.
The Holy Seal
The seal of the Prophet Muhammad (saas), which wasalso was used by
the early caliphs.
The Holy Letters
The letters belonging to the Prophet Muhammad (saas). A Frenchman
discovered them in 1850 inside the cover of a Gospel in the library of
a monastery in Egypt. Once it was established that it had belonged to
our Prophet (saas), it was given to Sultan Abdulmajid.
The Holy Swords
The swords of the Prophet Muhammad (saas). Only two of the swords in
the Hırka-i Saadet section belonged to the Prophet Muhammad (saas).
One of these belongedto the Prophet David (pbuh) and the other to the
people of the Prophet Muhammad (saas).
The Keys of the Kaaba
The replaced keys of the Kaaba are also among the sacred relics. Made
of iron and covered in silver and gold inlay, they were for a long
time preserved in Davutpaşa during the time ofthe Ottoman Empire.
The Holy Qur'an of Hazrat Uthman (ra)
Pages of the Qur'an collected during the time of Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra),
were sent to provinces in book form during the time of Hazrat Uthman
(ra). The Qur'an that was being read when Hazrat Uthman (ra) was
martyred is now among the sacred relics in Topkapı Palace.
These sacred relics have beenprotected and preserved with the utmost
care since Ottoman times.
One example of the importance the Ottoman sultans attached to the
sacred relics is the ceremony performed by the sultan for them on the
15th day of every month of Ramadan. As the day approached, the chest
containing the long wide sleeved mantle of the Prophet Muhammad
(saas) was carried to the Revan section, every part of which was
cleansed, the walls washed with rose water and perfumed with musk.
The Qur'an has been recited in the Hırka-i Saadet chamber in
veneration of therelics of the Prophet Muhammad (saas) for hundreds of
years. This fine tradition was initiated by Sultan Selim the Stern.
Forty scholars who had memorizedthe Qur'an, including Sultan Selim,
recited the Qur'an beside the sacred relics, "for the victory of good
and the expulsion of affliction." This tradition was restored in
October 1996.
One of the reasons for the great care shown by the Ottoman sultans is
that they knew they were merely guardians of these sacred relics, and
that they really belong to Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh), who will emerge from
Istanbul.
Our Prophet (saas) describes in great detail in the hadiths how Hazrat
Mahdi (pbuh) willappear together with the sacred relics. For example,
one hadith tells us that:
Nuaym bin Hammad related from Abu Jaferi that; "Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)
will appear in the evening together with the banner, mantle, sword,
signs, radiance and beauty ofour Prophet (saas)."
Another hadith describes how Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) willappear with the
sacred relics as follows:
As for the signs, he (Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)) will have the mantle, sword
and banner of the Messenger of Allah. That banner that has never been
unfurled since the death of the Prophet (saas), and will never be
opened until the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh).

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NEWS - ~ Did You Know About Masjid Al-Aqsa ?

Did You Know About Masjid Al-Aqsa ???
• Masjid Al Aqsa was the second Masjid on earth.
• It was built 40 years after the Ka'ba in Makkah.
• Most scholars are of the opinionthat Masjid Al Aqsa was first built
by Prophet Adam A.S.
• Ibrahim A.S. rebuilt the Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem as he and
Ismail A.S. rebuilt the Ka'ba in Makkah.
• Prophet Daud A.S. began the rebuilding of Masjid Al Aqsa.
• It was Prophet Sulayman A.S. who finally completed the building of
Masjid Al Aqsa.
• Masjid Al Aqsa built by Sulayman A.S. was destroyed in 587 BC by
Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon.
• The Jews call this same Masjid AlAqsa built by Sulayman A.S. as their Temple.
• The Jews re-built their Temple on the same site in 167 BC but was
destroyed in 70 AD and Jews banished from Jerusalem.
• The site of Masjid Al Aqsa remained barren and was used asa rubbish
tip for nearly 600 yearsuntil the Great Khalifah Umar bin Khattab R.A.
liberated Jerusalem in637/8 AD.
• The Khalifah Umar bin Khattab R.A. began the foundation of Masjid Al
Aqsa and a timber Masjidwas built.
• The Umayyad Khalifah, Abd' al Malik ibn Marwan in 691/2 [72/73 AH]
began the construction of, Dome of the Rock- today this is the Golden
Domed Masjid.
• The al Buraq Wall or Western Wall where Prophet Muhammad SalAllahu
Alyehe Wasallam tied his animal the Buraq on the night journey of al
Isra is what the Jews call the wailing wall.
• To Muslims it is the land or the Haram Sharif area which is most
Holy and important.
• The Haram area of Al Aqsa has within it the Masjid Al Aqsa [Black
Domed Mosque] and Dome of the Rock [the Golden Domed Mosque].
• Israel occupied Masjid Al Aqsa in1967.
• That, the fundamentalist Jews have made 100's of attempts to destroy
Al Aqsa since 1967 when they occupied it. A fire in 1967 started by
their help destroyed the 900 year old Mimbar installed by Slah ud Deen
Ayubi, the Great Muslim Hero.
• That, the fundamentalist want to blow up and destroy Masjidul Al
Aqsa and replace it with a Jewish Temple.
May Allah Subhana Taala protects Masjid ul Aqsa. May we see a free
liberated Masjid ul Aqsa/Palestine in our life time. May Allah
SubhanaTaala gives us a chance to Pray in Masjid ul Aqsa. IN SHA ALLAH
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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Love Is an Important Sign of a Believer

Almost everyone will come across loveless and ruthless people in their
lives. These people are unaffected by almost everything that goes on
or is said around them and use a harsh form of language. There is no
doubt that it is none other than satan who leads these people to
lovelessness and ruthlessness. Satan does not want people to have good
conscience or to be rational, submissive, grateful, tolerant, pleased
with Allah's creation, full of love and showing moral virtue to those
around them. Yet Almighty Allah has created human nature to make
things easy and put others at their ease,so people will sacrifice
themselves if necessary, do this without letting the other party know,
to adapt to all legitimate things and to be full of love. Believers,
who use this attribute created by Allah very well, calm down the
environment they findthemselves in and always have apositive impact.
This harmonious, calming, positive, warm and relaxing character that
believers exhibit to those around them out of their love of Allah is
an excellent sign of a believer. Allah reveals in the Qur'an how He
has created the blessing of love for believers:
" As for those who believe and do right actions, the All-Mercifulwill
bestow His love on them." (Surah Maryam, 96)
The true source of the love for other people that believers feel in
their hearts is their love of Allah. Knowing that Allah created the
joy they feel in their hearts and that Allah is manifested in all
things is the true source of profound human love.
In true love, one can always express these emotions to the people one
loves with breathtaking and effective words one has never used before.
Each one is different to all those that have gone before because one
experiences that joy in the most vibrant form andat every moment in
one's heart.
Allah has created human beings with "souls," in contrast to all other
living things. Therefore, and again in contrast to all other living
things, the effect that the riches in one's soul will have on another
person will also be different. The love that everyoneexperiences is
directly proportional to the beauty in one's soul. The more traits
deserving of love and respect one has, the more people will love and
respect them. In the same way, the more sensitive one is to the traits
deserving of love and respect in other people, the more one will see
such beauties in others and love and respect them in proportion.
Mr. Adnan Oktar Speaks of the Love Described in the Qur'an:
The Qur'an describes the foundation of love. It does not tell us
simply to love. Love requires patience, for instance, loyalty,
generosity, care, protectiveness and consideration, doesn't it? An
egotistical, selfish person cannot know love. An egotistical, selfish
person inevitably loses love. People who are not forgiving lose love.
In other words, love does not form spontaneously. It calls for work
and care. You haveto protect love in the same way you tend a flower.
Love does notjust appear spontaneously. One does not love a person's
eyes and eyebrows; they can grow old or become diseased. Wealth can
also disappear, but faith and virtue, the moral values stemming from
faith, are permanent and have a profoundeffect on the soul. That is
why we love other people. One cannot just love a person made of flesh
and bone because lift the skin up by just a millimeter and flesh is
bright red, and all you have is blood and fat and nothing else. So
there is nothing left to love about a person.
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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ The Qur'an sets out the basis of love

The Qur'an refers to love that stems from faith and has a profound
impact on the soul. It takes hard work to possess thatlove. The
concept of love in the Qur'an encapsulates the concepts of
self-sacrifice, patience, generosity, care and protection. Our Lord
reveals in the Qur'an that responding to evil and evil words in the
finest possible manner and treating people well represents the basisof
love.
If you ask people across the world, the majority will probably say
they "know all about love and loving" and that they "love agreat many
people." But the fact is that only very, very few people know love and
how to love. What people imagine to be "love" is actually a feeling
rather more like infatuation. The passage of time makes it quite
clear that this feeling is not love at all. True love is an emotion
based on the love and approval of Allah, that never diminishes no
matter how much time goes by, that can withstand time, difficulties,
flaws and errors andthat is always growing.
Responding to Evil in the Finest Way Is Proof of Love
In the Qur'an, Allah commands people to respond to evil with good:
"A good action and a bad actionare not the same. Repel the bad with
something better and, if there is enmity between you and someone
else, he will be like a bosom friend." (Surat al-Fussilat, 34)
Allah has promised believers an auspicious outcome when they respond
to evil with good. He notes that even if there is a stateof enmity
between them and theother person, a warm friendship can still emerge.
This is also a requirement of believers' conception of love and
compassion. When they see that the other party is behaving badly and
in a manner displeasing to Allah, they first think that this behavior
is a danger to that person in terms of the hereafter and approach that
person with tolerance and modesty, avoiding pride and arrogance, and
adopt a humble way of speaking. They never adopt the logic of "The
person inerror or who does wrong must be the first to apologize" or
"To hell with them," an attitude common among people who do not live
by Qur'anic moral values.They know that Allah will approve of the
behavior of whoever behaves well, and that to respond to evil with
good is the behavior most compatible with the moral values of the
Qur'an. For that reason, they regard humility as gaining them
something rather than a source of loss.
Believers may encounter all kinds of people during their lives. But
they never alter their moral conception on the basis ofother people's
behavior. Other people may speak mocking or ugly words, become angry
or behave badly. But the believer never changes his good manners,
modesty, compassionate affection and loving behavior. He never
repliesto bad words with bad words of his own. He never responds to
mockery or anger with mockery or anger of his own. He always responds
to offensive behavior with a tolerance, compassion and love that
serves to embarrass the other party and make them want to behave
better. He is always calm and moderate in the face of anger.
Of course, this behavior on the part of a believer has an entirely
rational dimension; it never puts him in a position whereby he can
come to harm. He never allows himself or other believers to come to
any harm or to sufferany wrong. But with his good behavior he also
preaches the moral virtues commanded by thefaith. And by adopting the
moral values beloved of Allah, he tries to attract the other party
toward religious moral values.
However, we must also not forget that someone else behaving badly is
no excuse for exhibiting poor moral values oneself. Everyone is
individually and ultimately responsible to Allah for his actions.
Being able to respond to bad behavior with affection, compassion,
moral virtue and love is, according to the Qur'an, a sign of superior
morality because this proper attitude on the part of the believer
shows the power and intensity of his devotion to Allah.That person is
patient solely because that value will be pleasing to Allah. Allah
reveals that He will twice reward this superior patience people
exhibit regarding living by the moral values of the Qur'an:
"They will be given their reward twice over because theyhave been
steadfast and because they ward off the bad with the good and give
from what we have provided for them." (Surat al-Qasas, 54)
Treating People Well Is Proof of Love
"We did not create the heavens and earth and everything between them,
except with truth. The Hour is certainly coming, so turn away
graciously." (Surat al-Hijr, 85)
Allah commands believers to behave well and treat others with love.
This is a solid moral conception stemming from fear of Allah and
devotion to the Qur'an.
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